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POBJFKHS Student Artist Honored in Statewide Contest

Issac Chen's Flag Art Submission was Among Over 300 in New York

POBJFKHS Art Student Issac Chen’s submission for New York State Art Teachers Association Youth Art Month Flag Contest for 2023.
POBJFKHS Art Student Issac Chen’s submission for New York State Art Teachers Association Youth Art Month Flag Contest for 2023.

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School 9th grader Issac Chen received honorable mention in the 2023 New York State Art Teachers Association Youth Art Month Flag Contest. Issac was among over 300 students who submitted artwork in this statewide contest. His art teacher is Nirel Weinstein.

Founded in 1961, Youth Art Month takes place every March, and is intended to emphasize the value of art education for all children and encourage support for quality school art programs. The theme for this year’s flag contest was Your Art, Your Voice.

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.

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