New Canaan High Students Receive Scholastic Art Awards

Information via New Canaan Public Schools

NEW CANAAN, CT — Several New Canaan students were announced as winners in this year's 2024 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards.

According to a news release provided by New Canaan Public Schoola, the Connecticut Art Education Association announced on Jan. 10 the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Awards.

The Scholastics Art Awards celebrates achievements in skill, creativity, and personal voice.

Thirteen New Canaan High School students were selected as Honorable Mention, Silver Key, and Gold Key winners, according to the school district.

Mia Lockyer, Cara Passios, Isabella Sarracino, Henyerson Tolentino, and Kailey Marti all received Gold Key awards for their entries. Cara Passios also received the Connecticut Arts Administration Association's Best in Photography Award.

According to district officials, the Gold Key winners will be moving on to compete in the National Awards where, if selected, are eligible to receive scholarships and recognition across the U.S.

District officials also provided the following list of award recipients:

Teacher: Jennifer Sinski

• Mia Lockyer, "Colliding," Digital Art, Award: Gold Key
• Addie O’Reilly, "Pirouette," Photography, Award: Silver Key
• Cara Passios, "Cows in the Fog," Photography, Award: Gold Key & CAAA Best in Photography
• Isabella Sarracino, "Scenes from Paris," Digital Art, Award: Gold Key

• Jacqueline Doherty, "My Closet," Drawing & Illustration, Award: Silver Key
• Kailey Marti, "Bite the Bullet," Drawing & Illustration, Award: Gold Key
• Kailey Marti, "Nostalgia," Senior Art Portfolio, Award: Honorable Mention
• Amy Meng, "Sisters," Drawing & Illustration, Award: Silver Key
• Amy Meng, "Girl in the Water," Drawing & Illustration, Award: Silver Key

Teacher: Maggie Pennoyer

• Jack Burns, "Untitled," Photography, Award: Silver Key
• Petra Beatman, "Growing," Sculpture, Award: Honorable Mention
• Ayush Dave, "To See & To Be Seen," Digital Art, Award: Honorable Mention
• Julia Michelini, "Teapot and Cups," Ceramics & Glass, Award: Silver Key
• Pierce Parkhill, "Truffula Tears," Photography, Award: Silver Key
• Henyerson Tolentino, "The Honored One," Photography, Award: Gold Key