Drew Academy Students Earn Scholastic Art Awards

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Several Drew Academy art students earned Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Three students earned Honorable Mentions: Courtney Dudley in printmaking for “Daisy Girl,” Victoria Favela in still life drawing for “Bottles & Beads,” and Abril Mancilla in mixed media for “Twinkle Toes.”

Victoria Favela earned a Silver Key in printmaking for “Totem Faces” as well as Melissa García in still life drawing for “Pretty Things.”

Additionally, Dexter Matthews earned a Gold Key in still life drawing for “Red Round Red” along with Cecilia Nguyen in printmaking for “Windy Days.”

The nonprofit organization identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards have an impressive legacy dating back to 1923 and a noteworthy roster of past winners including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates.

Every year, the Alliance works with more than 100 regional affiliates across the country to bring the program to local communities. Teens in grades seventh through twelfth can apply in 30 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Drew Academy competes locally at the Harris County Department of Education.

Students pictured are (front row, l-r) Victoria Favela and Abril Mancilla. In the back row are (l-r) Dexter Matthews, Melissa García and Cecilia Nguyen. Their art teacher is Allison Hamacher. Congratulations to all!