Ridgewood Student Takes 2nd In New Jersey Teen Media Contest

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Twelve students have been chosen as winner in the 2021 New Jersey Child Support Teen Media Contest, which celebrated the support of family, friends and loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic.

That includes one student from Ridgewood.

Students across New Jersey were asked to submit artistic visual and written portrayals celebrating how the teens, their family and loved ones supported each other through the changes of the previous year. Those changes included adapting to remote schooling to finding new ways for families to stay connected.

Teens enter the annual contest individually or through their school, and winners’ works are featured in Human Services’ Child Support calendar published each year. Winners are chosen based upon their interpretation of the year’s theme.

"The last year and a half have been incredibly difficult for many families. It is wonderful to see young people have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences through art, and contemplate the importance of strong family bonds especially during challenging times," said Acting Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman.

This year, Suan Jeong, a Ridgewood resident and Bergen County Technical School student, won second place in the hand-drawn/hand-painted category for high school students.

The winning works can be viewed online here.

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