Students receive National Scholastic Arts Awards

Seven students from Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH) and Osseo Senior High School (OSH) recently received recognition from the National Scholastic Arts Awards. These awards place these students among the top one percent of creative students in grades seven through 12 across the country. 

Scholastic Arts Awards winners are first judged at the state level. This year, 147 pieces of art by district students received state level awards. Gold Key recipients then had their work submitted to the national level.

From MGSH, senior Skyi Yang received a Gold Key for his digital art “Relay Race.” Senior Ella Alden received a Silver Key for her animation “A Mission For A Smile.” Sophomore Tanya Sai received a Silver Key for her photograph “Knowledge Behind the Dominance.” Junior Averi Chirpich received a Silver Key for her photograph “JORDAИ.” 

From OSH, junior Renee Oh received a Silver Key for her digital art “Yum!!” Senior Amarilys Balmaceda received a Silver Key for her digital art “Cultura perdida.” Sophomore Mina Hirdler received a Silver Key for her printmaking “Under Review.”