Hannah Maydanik '16 has been named a national medalist in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her ceramic piece, "Sweet Citrus." 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.
In the regional competition, Maydanik received two Gold Keys and two Silver Keys. Her two Gold Keys were considered for recognition at the national level.
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
Writing:
- Yasmin Alamdeen '17: Silver Key
- Anjali Berdia '17: Honorable Mention
- Caroline McDonald '16: Honorable Mention and Silver Key
- Shea Sion '17: Honorable Mention
