Notre Dame Prep Students earn more than 90 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Sister Patricia McCarron, SSND, Ph.D., Head of School, announced today that 40 students have earned regional recognition for this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, some of whom received multiple honors. Overall, our students earned an unprecedented 91 awards in creative writing and fine arts categories. This marks the highest number of awards NDP students have received in the nine years the school has participated in the program.
Notably, 14 students received Gold Keys, which are considered the highest honor awarded during the regional round. Entries that win a Gold Key are automatically considered for National Awards, including Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and scholarship awards.
In addition, three students, Bella D. ’29, BiancaRose N. ’26, and Elisa R. ’27, earned American Voices Nominations for their writing. This distinction recognizes the top five submissions in each region of the country.
In addition, three students, Bella D. ’29, BiancaRose N. ’26, and Elisa R. ’27, earned American Voices Nominations for their writing. This distinction recognizes the top five submissions in each region of the country.
"We celebrate these students for their achievements as writers and artists in this highly competitive program," said Sister Patricia McCarron. "We are also extremely grateful to our teachers who help all of our students and who challenge and inspire them to reach the fullness of their God-given potential."
"In writing and art, we strive to help the students develop their own voices through pen and paint, and this contest encourages and allows them to share those voices with the world," added Erin McNamara, English Teacher and competition coordinator. "Many of these students are multi-year winners, demonstrating how the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program has provided the opportunity for the students to pursue and grow in their creative endeavors over the years."
Gold Key Recipients
- Joshika B. ’29
- Poetry, two (2) Gold Keys
- Flash Fiction, Gold Key
- Bella D. ’29
- Poetry, Gold Key
- Flash Fiction, Gold Key
- Short Story, Honorable Mention
- Alice G. ’25, Digital Art, two (2) Gold Keys
- Teresa I. ’27, Poetry
- Bella K. ’29, Flash Fiction
- Carolyn K. ’28, Poetry, two (2) Gold Keys
- Madisyn L. ’29
- Poetry, two (2) Gold Keys
- Humor, one (1) Silver Key
- Novel Writing, two (2) Silver Keys
- Short Story, Honorable Mention
- Sculpture, Silver Key
- Ella N. ’28, one (1) Gold Key; one (1) Silver Key
- BiancaRose N. ’26
- Short Story, Gold Key
- Poetry, one (1) Gold Key; one (1) Silver Key
- Critical Essay, three (3) Gold Keys; four (4) Silver Keys
- Photography, five (5) Honorable Mentions
- Painting, three (3) Honorable Mentions
- Drawing & Illustration, Honorable Mention
- Evelyn P. ’27, Poetry
- Elisa R. ’27
- Poetry, two (2) Gold Keys; three (3) Silver Keys; one (1) Honorable Mention
- Scifi/Fantasy, Gold Key
- Olivia S. ‘26
- Novel Writing, one (1) Gold Key; one (1) Silver Key
- Critical Essay, Gold Key
- Personal Essay, one (1) Silver Key
- Portfolio, one (1) Gold Key; one (1) Silver Key
- Ava S. ’27, painting two (2) Gold Keys
- Maddie W. ’29
- Flash Fiction, Gold Key
- Poetry, Honorable Mention
Silver Key Recipients & Honorable Mentions
- Ava B. ’25, Photography, Honorable Mention
- Audrey B. ’29, Personal Essay and Memoir, Silver Key
- Azi C. ’28, Poetry, three (3) Silver Keys
- Lily C. ’25, Portfolio, Silver Key
- Ananda C. ’28
- Poetry, Silver Key
- Novel Writing, Silver Key
- Digital Art, Honorable Mention
- Adelaide C. ’29
- Flash Fiction, Silver Key
- Poetry, Silver Key
- Ava D. ’27, Digital Art, Honorable Mention
- Erin D. ’27, Digital Art, Honorable Mention
- Sophie E. ’26, Poetry, Silver Key
- Julia F. ’26, Painting, Honorable Mention
- Maria F. ’25, Painting, Honorable Mention
- Chase F. ’27, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Honorable Mention
- Maddie G. ’27, Photography, Silver Key
- Meghan G. ‘26, Digital Art, Silver Key
- Sophie H. ’29, Poetry, one (1) Silver Key; one (1) Honorable Mention
- Eve H. ’26, Drawing & Illustration, Honorable Mention
- Bella M. ’25, Photography, Honorable Mention
- Valerie M. ’30, Flash Fiction, Honorable Mention
- Reiley R. ’25, Painting, Silver Key
- Gisela R. ’25, Painting, two (2) Honorable Mentions
- Bella S. ’25, Painting, Honorable Mention
- Cammie S. ’27, Photography, Honorable Mention
- Irelyn S. ’25, Drawing & Illustration, Honorable Mention
- Flory T. ‘27, Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key
- Emi W. ’27, Photography, Honorable Mention
- Ava W. ’29, Digital Art, Honorable Mention
Sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12 in the nation. All works were blindly judged by local visual artists, novelists, poets, playwrights, educators, and editors. Each piece is judged based on originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice.
Notre Dame Preparatory School
An Independent, Catholic Girls School, Grades 6-12, Sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame
