Eastside Catholic School students Annette Bautista-Feliberti, Jillian Broughton, Sarah Ford, Andres O’Beirne and Kayla Powlesland of Sammamish and Jacqueline Frey of Bellevue, were recently honored at the Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recognize the vision, ingenuity and talent of students in grades seven through 12 in public, private or home schools. Students can apply in a variety of categories of art and writing.
“These seven students are very thoughtful and reflective and their recognition at the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program is no surprise,” said Principal Polly Skinner. “I am thrilled each of them chose to share their creativity and want to celebrate their awards. We love having our students’ talents on full display.”
EC students received 21 total awards for their work:
• Annette Bautista-Feliberti: Honorable mention
• Jillian Broughton: Gold key, two silver keys, four honorable mentions
• Sarah Ford: Silver key, two honorable mentions
• Jacqueline Frey: Honorable mention
• Abigail Kirsten: Gold key award, four silver key, two honorable mentions
• Andres O’Beirne: Honorable mention
• Kayla Powlesland: Honorable mention
By receiving a gold key award both Jillian’s and Abigail’s pieces will move on to the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in New York. The national winners will be announced in March.
“Last year I received a silver key and now receiving seven awards this year, that was special,” said Jillian. “It really shows how my work has improved over the past year and it’s exciting to have the chance to go on to nationals and maybe have my work displayed there.”
The regional awards were hosted at Cornish College of the Arts. This year more than 500 students entered more than 1,000 entries. The winning pieces were displayed in the lobby of the Cornish Playhouse in a special exhibition during the month of January.
