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This year, 75 Upper School students were honored with 97 Scholastic Art and Writing awards. The Art Academy of Cincinnati facilitated the judging, with the goal of recognizing the exceptional talent of our region's young visual artists and creative writers, emphasizing the indispensable role of a creative mind.
Among the standout achievers are the Gold Key winners, whose exceptional works earned them the highest honor. In the writing category, Elijah Guttman `25 was recognized for his compelling personal essay and memoir, Two Worlds. Vic Quintero `25 also excelled, receiving a Gold Key for her poem, School Doesn't Stop for Life. Notably, Vic was further honored with seven Silver Key awards and 14 Honorable Mentions for her diverse and evocative poetry portfolio.
Altogether, Country Day students demonstrated exceptional achievement in the writing category, securing a remarkable 23 Silver Key awards and 47 Honorable Mention awards.
"The Scholastic Awards provide an excellent platform to showcase our students’ work, offering them an authentic audience that not only appreciates their skills but also acknowledges their excellence," says Christine Bridge, Upper School English teacher.
In the art category for Gold Key winners, Abigail Falkingham `25 captured the judges' attention with her striking photograph, Back to Back, while Yuhe "Sarah" Fu `25 impressed with her nostalgic painting, Childhood Memories. Country Day students received an additional eight Silver Key awards and 13 Honorable Mention awards in the Art category.
"Encouraging our students to participate in the Scholastic Art competition each year is essential. Winning an award provides an invaluable confidence boost, and witnessing their peers' successes motivates and inspires others in the program,” says Amy Brand, Upper School art teacher. “As part of the experience, each year we visit the regional Scholastic Art exhibit, which gives our art students the opportunity to draw inspiration from the broader community and explore diverse artistic approaches."
We look forward to seeing how these talented individuals will continue to shape the world with their artistic and literary contributions. Congratulations to all our award winners!
Click here for a full list of the award recipients.