Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
On January 13, 40 SJHS students received Scholastic Art Awards, from Gold Keys to Silver Keys to Honorable Mentions.
“Our participation in this regional art competition shows not only the level of competence and talent our teachers and students exhibit but also the point that even during the pandemic, our students are competing and attaining high expectations,” Superintendent Thomas Bruce said in the Herald Palladium.
(left to right) PTSD: “Pandemic Traumatic Stress Disorder,” Ester Bard, Gold Key, “Significance and Sentiment of the Beautiful Face and Fashion,“ Grace Mollison, Silver Key, “Unfiltered Addiction,“ Claudia Shagen, Honorable Mention, “Shower Cat,“ Livinia Rosenthal, Gold Key
Students submitted their artwork to the competition through December, and anxiously waited for results. Ruby Rappette, 10, received her Gold Key with great excitement.
“I feel honored to represent my school in the Scholastic competition because it’s a big art show that’s not always easy to get into,” Ruby said. “I love art competitions because it’s a way for artists to show off their work.”
Regional winners also have a chance to win a national award, which is to be announced March 17. These winners will proceed to New York City, for a ceremony at Carnegie Hall followed by opportunities to display and improve their art. These winners will also be mentioned in a New York Times article.
WRITING WINNERS ART WINNERS
Grace LaFayette, Jack Klitchman, Nick Strickler Sophie Confer, Nick Cetrone, Bridger Confer
Alexandria Smith, Beatrice Craig, Ella Ott Samantha Ebbert, Daniel Gonzales, Taylor Harley
Emilee Kelly, Jacob Maynard, Kiersten Olson Nash Kent, Grace LaFayette, Ivan Moreno
Lauren Konopacki, Lily Conybeare, Lisa Lehner Audrey Osborn, Cayden Staneart, Sam Adkins
Mae Fischer, Norah Judge, Rhys Conybeare Lillian Broderick, Alexander Duell, Hayden Flynn
Grant Banasik, Katie Hokanson, Aeryn Hart Mason Gedert, Grace Mollison, Luke Moyer
Jade Murdoch, Victoria Peddie, Ruby Rappette
Livinia Rosenthal, Eliot Schlaack, Claudia Shagen
Emily Watson, Adeline Wilkes