In addition to the four student writers who received regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, fifteen student artists from Holton-Arms have been recognized by The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards regional competition for their artwork. Run by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers for the past 93 years, this competition has become one of the most prestigious recognition programs for creative teens in the United States. The panelists look for pieces that best align with the Awards' core values of originality, technical skill, and personal voice or vision.
The regional winners are awarded a Gold Key, Silver Key, or an Honorable Mention. Holton's students received eight Gold Keys, 11 Silver Keys, and seven Honorable Mentions. The eight Holton Regional Gold Key works will be considered for recognition at the national level. The national medalists will be notified in March.
The following students received the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:
Ceramics:
- Haley Butler '16: Silver Key
- Parker Gilbert '17: Gold Key
- Ashleigh Hale '18: Honorable Mention
- Olivia Heflin '16: Honorable Mention
- Meera Ilahi '17: Gold Key
- Sydney Lampkin '16: 2 Silver Keys
- Hannah Maydanik '16: 2 Gold Keys and 2 Silver Keys
- Acacia Overstreet '17: Silver Key
Drawing and Painting:
- Olivia Thomas '16: Gold Key
- Jackie Hardie '18: Gold Key and Silver Key
Photography:
- Gigi Asamoah-Mensah '16: Silver Key and 2 Honorable Mentions
- Frances Gichner '16: Gold Key
- Caroline McDonald '16: Silver Key and 2 Honorable Mentions
- Shea Sion '17: Honorable Mention
- Amanda West '16: Gold Key and 2 Silver Keys
