Glen Cove Student Recognized as Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winner

GLEN COVE, NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 2023) — The Glen Cove School District is delighted to announce that Phoebe Pinder is recognized by the Region-at-Large program of the 100th year of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Phoebe received a gold key for her work titled, “Everything Matters,” and additionally received honorable mentions for her illustrations, “Return to Dreams,” and “Incandescent.” Phoebe’s gold key work has been automatically advanced to the national level of judging in New York City. National Medalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Glen Cove High School visual art teacher, Mr. Stephen Lombardo said, “I’m so proud of her; I can’t think of a more deserving young person for this honor.”

“Congratulations to Phoebe Pinder and her Visual Arts Teacher Stephen Lombardo on this momentous occasion! It is an honor and a privilege to see Phoebe Pinder continue to be recognized in local, regional and national competitions and exhibitions. The talented students of Glen Cove continue to impress artists and critics across the nation in the Fine & Performing Arts.” said Lawrence Nadel, District Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maria Rianna congratulated Phoebe on this remarkable achievement and said, “I believe we will continue to witness additional recognition and achievement from this very talented individual. I wish her continued success in her creative endeavors as a young artist.”

The annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the nation’s longest running, most prestigious recognition program for creative students and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.

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