Schreiber Senior's Artwork Selected for 2019 Peace Calendar

Port Washington, New York (December 2018)—The Port Washington Union Free School District (PWUFSD) is proud to announce that Joyce Chen, a senior at Paul D. Schreiber High School, has been named a winner for her artwork in the Shianti Fund’s 13th Anniversary 2019 Peace Calendar. The Shianti Fund, a Long Island based charitable organization, has committed to enlightenment and peace through education for more than 20 years.

This year, the organization’s peace theme is “Peace and Non-Violence.” Joyce’s artwork focuses on a quote from Mohandas Gandhi, an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement. The quote compares the entirety of humanity to the enormity of the ocean—

a few bad people do not have a measurable impact on the entirety of humanity, nor do a few drops of dirty water taint the cleanliness of the ocean.

In addition to the publication, Joyce will also receive a $1,200 scholarship for her artistic efforts.

Whenever a PWUFSD student is acknowledged for artistic talent, it is important to recognize the outstanding mentorship and guidance provided by the district’s art teachers. With Joyce, a special call-out goes to art instructor Miranda Best. In promoting the arts and its importance to a well-rounded education, the district is grateful for the continued support of Schreiber’s building and central administrations, the Board of Education, and the greater Port Washington community.

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