The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts recognized students for their achievements in the 2026 Arts and Humanities Research Capstone Symposium during its annual Honors Convocation on May 11.
The symposium is an opportunity for ASMSA students to showcase their talents within the arts and humanities. The event, which was held on May 1, features lectures and performances by students in the fields of humanities, creative writing, fine arts and film. The lectures and performances are the result of capstone research projects conducted by the students as a required part of ASMSA’s academic program.
Humanities
- Paris Goodman, a junior from Black Rock 2. Destiny Martin, a junior from DeValls Bluff
Best Presentation: Collisa Bucknor, a junior from Little Rock
Creative Writing
Fiction: 1. Priya James, a senior from Mountainburg 2. Clem Sutterfield, a junior from Little Rock 3. Spencer Bryant, a junior from Little Rock
Poetry: 1. Judah Raimondi, a junior from Summit
Creative Writing — Senior: 1. Halie Cook, a senior from Pine Bluff
Best Symposium Reading: Leo Grimes, a junior from Hot Springs
Fine Arts
Junior: 1. Andy Kneebone, a junior from Arkadelphia 2. Cotton Foyt, a junior from Blytheville 3. JD Whitworth, a junior from Paragould
Senior: 1. Coley Rogers, a senior from Cherokee Village 2. Brylee Hughes, a senior from Gurdon 3. KC Cavin, a senior from Mount Vernon
Best in Show: “Before the Fin” by JD Whitworth, a junior from Paragould
Film
- Addison Schulist, a junior from Russell 2. Dane Adamson, a junior from Lonoke 3. Douglas Reeves, a junior from Sherwood