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Hunter Smith's piece, 'Determination,' received a Gold Key in Photography in this year's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
Superintendent Lucas Giguere congratulated the Franklin High School students who have been recognized recently for achievements in art and writing. "Each of these achievements represents our students' skill, dedication and hard work, as well as their unique perspectives and interests," Superintendent Giguere said. "It's amazing to see their creativity and passions come to life and we're excited to recognize their success." Scholastic Art & Writing AwardsThe Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens. Students in grades 7-12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing. All entries are considered for Gold Key, Silver Key, Honorable Mention and other recognitions. The Massachusetts region of the program is presented by The Boston Globe and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (SMFA). Franklin High School students received 15 placements, with one Gold Key, two Silver Keys and 12 Honorable Mention awards. Gold Key: Hunter Smith, grade 10, for “Determination” (photography) Silver Key:
Honorable Mention Works:
Each student recognized at any of the three levels receives a certificate, and Gold and Silver Key recipients also receive a pin. Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognitions ExhibitThe Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognitions Exhibit is a juried show for grade 9-12 students of Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) members. Work can be submitted in 10 categories ranging from drawing to fashion. Student entries are selected for inclusion in the year’s exhibit through a blind judging process by a panel of art educators. Each submission is also considered for various monetary awards. The following Franklin High School Ceramics students were recognized:
Other Recognitions
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John Fitzhenry's piece, 'Side By Side,' received Honorable Mention recognition in Film & Animation in this year's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
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Ryan Jackson, grade 10, received an Honorable Mention in Anna Maria College’s New England Secondary School Virtual Art & Design Competition for 2024 for his piece entitled "Sleeping Skys." (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
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A Franklin Public School calendar magnet design by Brannon Barba, grade 9, for a Graphic Design I class. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |