Earlier this year, GFA celebrated a record number of students receiving regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. This month, the excitement continued as Scholastic released their list of National Medalists, which included three GFA Middle School students and two Upper School students.
Congratulations to all Medalists for their creative and inspiring accomplishments!
EIGHTH GRADE
Alan Mello: “Longing for Darkness” (Poetry) - Gold Medal
Caroline Almeida: “Empty Space” (Poetry) - Gold Medal
Juliette Blue: “Fear Comes in Waves” (Poetry) - Silver Medal
NINTH GRADE
Sarah Horton: “Maples” (Essay/Memoir) - Gold Medal
TWELFTH GRADE
Charlotte Walter: Thirteen Ways of Looking At Loss (Personal Essay/Memoir) - Gold Medal
About The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. National Gold Medals represent the top 1% of the around 300,000 entries, and Silver Medals represent approximately the top 2.5% of entries.