Livingston Teens Nab Prestigious Awards For ‘Creativity’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Several Livingston High School students were recognized in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, one of the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition programs for creative teens.

According to a news release from the Livingston Public School District, three LHS students took top honors this year by winning Gold Key Awards in their respective categories.

ART AWARDS

Arlene Brown announced that seven of her AP Photography students received Scholastic honors. Dara Seidman earned a Gold Key Award for her photograph “Slither.io.” Mackenze Glassman earned a Silver Key for “Ride to the Sky.” Earning Honorable Mention were Alexis Abramson (Orbit); Dylan Mendez (Where’s the Party?); Lindsay Bisk (Inner Galaxy); Tyler Burbage (The Silent Chair); and Madison Dulman (Protect Yourself).

Three of Deniz Olcay’s students received awards. Aaron Nagler earned a Silver Key Award for his drawing, “The Infrastructure of Government.” Receiving Honorable Mention were Jennifer Chen for her drawing, “She Quietly Loves,” and her painting, “Mommy I Love You.” Erin Zhu earned Honorable Mention for her painting “Contemplation Behind Birch Trees.”

Christopher Ianuzzi announced that his student Joyce He won four Digital Imaging awards, including a Gold Key for her work, “Benched.” She also earned a Silver Key (Booked) and two Honorable Mentions (Marburry Spring Jazz Festival and Deux Mains Writers Collective Business Cards).

WRITING AWARDS

Two of Mary Brancaccio’s Creative Writing 2 students earned top awards in the writing competition.

Hannah Kim was awarded a Gold Key for her Personal Essay and Memoir about her grandfather's experiences during the Korean War, "Haraboji's Letters." She also won a Silver Key for her poem, "The Little Things," and an Honorable Mention for her poem, "So We Grew Up."

Miriam Grodin won a Silver Key for her personal essay and memoir, "Just Another American Girl," and a Silver Key for her poem, "The Truth of Wind." Miriam's essay centered on the popularity of the American Girl dolls and how they conveyed limiting concepts of beauty and femininity.

Both are sophomores. Kim is the co-editor of the high school’s “Inner Voices” publication, and Grodin is an active member of the club.

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