Franklin High School Recognizes Students for Recent Art and Writing Achievements

Superintendent Lucas Giguere is pleased to congratulate the Franklin High School students who have been recognized recently for achievements in art and writing.

"Each of these achievements represents our students' skill, dedication and hard work, as well as their unique perspectives and interests," Superintendent Giguere said. "It's amazing to see their creativity and passions come to life and we're excited to recognize their success."

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens. Students in grades 7-12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing. All entries are considered for Gold Key, Silver Key, Honorable Mention and other recognitions. The Massachusetts region of the program is presented by The Boston Globe and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (SMFA).

Hunter Smith, grade 10, for “Determination” (photography)

Franklin High School students received 15 placements, with one Gold Key, two Silver Keys and 12 Honorable Mention awards. 

Gold Key: 

• Hunter Smith, grade 10, for “Determination” (photography) 

Silver Key:

• Christine Tang, grade 12, for a portfolio entitled “Drawing Portfolio” (Art Portfolio)
• Mia Dewsnap, grade 12, (Ceramics)

John Fitzhenry, grade 12, for “Side By Side” (Film & Animation)

Honorable Mention Works: 

• John Fitzhenry, grade 12, for “Side By Side” (Film & Animation)
• Lillian Skinner, grade 12, for a portfolio entitled “Welcome to My World” (Art Portfolio)
• Anjli Rachwal, grade 12, for a portfolio entitled “Sapphire Dreams” (Art Portfolio)
• Annika Swalley, grade 12, for a portfolio entitled “Breakable Takeable Body” (Art Portfolio)  
• Cailyn Bruno, grade 12, for a portfolio entitled “An Ironic Duality” (Art Portfolio)
• Julia Atwood, grade 12, (Ceramics)  
• Ashley Pepin, grade 12, (Ceramics)
• Jenna Cheuvront, grade 12, (Ceramics)
• Taylor O’Neil, grade 11, (Ceramics)
• Lily Avitable, grade 12, (Ceramics)
• Ella Kabat, grade 11,  (Ceramics)
• Cleo St. Vrain Lary, grade 11, (Ceramics)

Each student recognized at any of the three levels receives a certificate, and Gold and Silver Key recipients also receive a pin. 

Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognitions Exhibit

The Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognitions Exhibit is a juried show for grade 9-12 students of Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) members. Work can be submitted in 10 categories ranging from drawing to fashion. Student entries are selected for inclusion in the year’s exhibit through a blind judging process by a panel of art educators.

Each submission is also considered for various monetary awards.

The following Franklin High School Ceramics students were recognized:

• Ella Kabat, grade 11, Blick Art Award ($100) 
• Mia Dewsnap, grade 12, Davis Publications Media Award ($25)
• Allie Maccalous, grade 12, 
• Kat Rosenberg, grade 11,
• Cleo St. Vrain Lary, grade 11, 

Ryan Jackson, grade 10, received an Honorable Mention

Other Recognitions

• Grace Tucceri, grade 12, was named one of 12 All-State High School Journalists for 2024 by the Massachusetts Scholastic Press Association. Students submitted portfolios of their work, resumes and reflective essays as part of their applications, which were reviewed by a four-member judging panel.
• Ryan Jackson, grade 10, received an Honorable Mention in Anna Maria College’s New England Secondary School Virtual Art & Design Competition for 2024 for his piece entitled "Sleeping Skys."
• The Graphic Design I class has partnered with school administration to create a magnet of the Franklin Public Schools calendar for the 2024-2025 school year to be handed out at upcoming town events. Selected works were created by Athena Watts, grade 10, and Brannon Barba and Yosef Esayas, grade 9. 
• The Digital Photography class is partnering with the Town's Department of Public Works to take photographs to be featured on informational signs around the sculpture park, highlighting the nature and wildlife of the area.

Brannon Barba, grade 9, for a Graphic Design I class