Randy and Laurette Valdez have been residents of Plant City for the past thirteen years. After graduation from college in 1971, Randy served in the U. S. Air Force as a Russian linguist before returning to school to become a dentist in 1981. Laurette enjoyed working many years as an elementary school teacher. They relocated from Tampa to Plant City in 2007 and have enjoyed the smaller and friendly atmosphere of Plant City. They both have expressed how honored they are to be a part of the Plant City Arts Council.
Plant City High School Reflections Awards
Each year the Art Council sponsors the Plant City High School Reflections program. The Arts Council sends a donation to help cover the cost of supplies for the artists who enter the program. Melanie Knox was one of our board member who participated in the judging while Darcy Stottlemeyer spoke at the awards ceremony.
Congrats to the artists who took home ribbons:
Jordan Young, Katherine Hamilton, Gabrielle Broeders, Hannah Holm, Gilselis Perez Espada and Gustavo Vazquez( not in picture )