County High School Students Exhibit Talent At PSEA Show

Hatboro-Horsham High School artist Cassidy Quattro won first-place at the Pennsylvania State Educators Association “Touch of the Future” show, hosted by Arcadia University in Glennside.

Quattro’s black and white drawing titled, “Voice of a Revolution,” was picked “Best of Show” out of 253 works of art from students representing 27 public school districts throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties. The winning artist was also awarded $200.

The show, which was in its 28th year, was open from March 1 through March 19. Prizes were funded by the Mideastern Regional Pennsylvania Education Association.

Souderton’s Sabrina Marks was second and won $150 with a black and white drawing, titled “Monocle.” James Griffin of Jenkintown was third with an Oil Painting titled, “Ethan.” He also took home a $100 prize.

The PSEA also purchased two pieces of art that will be permanently displayed in the PSEA Mideastern Regional office in Montgomeryville. Each of the artists were awarded $150. Shannon O’Malley of Pennsbury had her 3-D functional stained glass lamp, titled “Shades of the Sea” purchased. Dan Matthews’ acrylic painting was also purchased. The Lower Merion student’s work is titled “Suburnscape.”

The PSEA also awarded $50 to the winners of 14 categories. The following is a list of all winners and also their teachers:

First Place “Best of Show”: Cassidy Quattro; B/W Drawing; “Voice of a Revolution,” Hatboro-Horsham. Teacher: Lauren Weisberg.

Second Place “Best of Show”: Sabrina Marks; B/W Drawing; “Monocle,” Souderton. Teacher: Ginny Perry.

Third Place “Best of Show”: James Griffin; Oil Painting; “Ethan,” Jenkintown. Teacher: Jason Slowik

Digital Imaging/Computer Graphics: Julia Cook; North Penn, “Drawing Story-board.” Teacher: Michael Werner.

B & W Drawing: Becca Watson; Upper Dublin, “Dark Horse.” Teacher: Lynne Pribis

Color Drawing: Ariel Rabinowitz; Council Rock North; “Good Morning.” Teacher: Lynne Haydon.

Fiber-Crafts:Andrea Barnes; Lower Merion, “Milky Abyss.” Teacher: Louise Pierce.

3D Functional: Tara Ryan, Central Bucks South, “Lemon Jar.” Teacher Tina Warren.

Jewelry/Metals: Shaina McCullough, Upper Merion, “Untitled.” Teacher: Megan Bishop.

Painting (Acrylic/Oil/Watercolor): Nathan Parry; Upper Moreland, “Untapped.”

Teacher: Alexander Pinguli.

Digital Photography: Sydney Doblin, Harriton, “Childhood.” Teacher: Peter Murray.

Traditional Silver Print: Maria Smirnova, William Tennent, “Self Portrait.” Teacher: Kristen King.

Printmaking:Sunny Choi, Upper Moreland, “Road Adversity.” Teacher: Lorielle Anderson.

2D Mixed Media: Emily Counts, Spring-Ford, “Corner of 2nd Avenue.” Teacher: Linda Crane.

3D Mixed Media: Rebecca Rethgeb, Pennsbury, “Linens.” Teacher: Kelly Washington.

3D Single Medium Sculpture: David Moyer, Souderton, “Paper Pineapple.” Teacher: Sue Wright.

2D Design (no digital): Melody Cheng, Upper Dublin, “Foxes Sinking in a Carousel Sea.” Teacher: Lynne Pribis.

Juror’s Prize: Sam Levson, Upper Moreland, “Congruent & Rejection.” Teacher: Alexander Pinguli.

(Photo/Submitted to Patch: First Place “Best of Show”: Cassidy Quattro; B/W Drawing; “Voice of a Revolution,” Hatboro-Horsham. Teacher: Lauren Weisberg.)

(Photo/Submitted to Patch: Second Place “Best of Show”: Sabrina Marks; B/W Drawing; “Monocle,” Souderton. Teacher: Ginny Perry.)

(Photo/Submitted to Patch: Third Place “Best of Show”: James Griffin; Oil Painting; “Ethan,” Jenkintown. Teacher: Jason Slowik)