Several Ward Melville High School students have earned prestigious recognition in two recent art competitions: the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and the Atelier Show. Their creativity and dedication to the arts have been acknowledged with high honors.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

* Kristen Dietz.
* Maria Gavrilov – Gold Key for “A Room I’ve Seen Before,” honorable mention for “Fruit of Seven Hour Idle.”
* Zamaan Malik – honorable mention for “A Clear Cut” and “It’s All in the Eyes.”
* Wendy Tong – Silver Key for “Dress Up” and “When We’re Together,” honorable mention for “Storytime.”
* Zoe Xiao – Gold Key for packaging design project (Intro to Graphic Design), and Gold Key for “Self-Portrait.”
* Aimee Yang – Gold Key for “Immersion,” Silver Key for “The Boundary.”

Atelier Show

• Hannah Coffin – Ceramics II.
• Meet Desai – Ceramics II.
• Rachel Inversa.
• Ray Lang – first place for a large painting of his uncle.
• Remus Liff.
• Yuxi Jiang – ninth grader at Murphy.

These students, along with their teachers Mrs. DiLorenzo, Mr. Swierupski and Mrs. Weisman, have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and commitment. Their achievements highlight the strength of the school’s art program and its dedication to fostering creative excellence.

Date Added: 3/17/2025