Our young artists made an outstanding showing this year at the Scholastic Art & Writing Exhibition hosted at Youngstown State University.
Allie Cribley, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illistration
This prestigious, four-county visual art competition recognizes student work across multiple categories, and Newton Falls students earned top honors at every level.
Neeley Howard, Honorable Mention, Graphic Design
To put these accomplishments in context:
- Gold Key = National-level winner
- Silver Key = State-level winner
- Honorable Mention = Regional winner
Austynn Drake, Gold Key, Printmaking
Student Achievements
- Allie Cribley: Silver Key Portfolio; three Honorable Mentions in Drawing and Painting
- Elizabeth Hunt: Two Gold Keys in Painting; one Honorable Mention in Drawing
- Austynn Drake: Gold Key in Printmaking
- Savannah Persino: Silver Key in Printmaking
- Kirra Howard: Silver Key in Ceramics; Honorable Mention in Ceramics
- Whitneigh Beckman: Silver Key in Ceramics; Honorable Mention in Ceramics
- Rileigh Roscoe: Silver Key in Painting; Honorable Mention in Drawing
- Laila Waite: Three Honorable Mentions in Drawing and Painting
- Aria Tinker: Three Honorable Mentions in Ceramics
- Neeley Howard: Honorable Mention in Graphic Design
- Raina Noel: Two Honorable Mentions in Ceramics
- Payton Starkey: Two Honorable Mentions in Ceramics
- Delilah Simpson: Honorable Mention in Ceramics
- Andi Brewer: Honorable Mention in Graphic Design
- Karma Winning: Honorable Mention in Painting
Whitneigh Beckman, Silver Key, Ceramics
A Teacher’s Impact
These results do not happen by accident. They are a direct reflection of the dedication, creativity, and mentorship provided by Jon Hill, our high school art teacher.
Mr. Hill’s commitment to high expectations, thoughtful critique, and giving students the freedom to explore their artistic voice continues to open doors for our kids, both locally and on the national stage.
His work empowers students to take creative risks and to see themselves as artists with something meaningful to say.
Exhibition and Awards Details
- Awards Ceremony: Saturday, January 24, noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Ford Theatre, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University
- Located across the street from the Butler Institute of American Art
- Exhibition: All 467 regional works are on display
- Solomon Gallery inside Bliss Hall
- Fourth floor of Bliss Hall
We are incredibly proud of our student artists and grateful for the leadership of Mr. Hill in making opportunities like this possible. Congratulations to all involved on a truly remarkable year for the arts in Newton Falls.