Principal Julie Sgroi and Art Educator Tamera Burns congratulate Manchester Essex Regional High School students Miles Takayesu and Henry Swerdloff for their achievement in the Sixth District Congressional Art Contest.
The Art Show is an annual event sponsored by U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, showcasing the creative work of students from private or public high schools in grades 10-12 in the district, including homeschooled students.
Each year, all entries, which are submitted into the contest by high school art faculty, are displayed in a formal gallery setting and judged by a panel of three jurors with a background in the arts/ arts education. The jurors select a Best of School award from each submitting school, which becomes the selection pool for the four top awards: Grand Winner Award, First Prize, Second Prize, and Third Prize.
This year’s contest was hosted on March 16 at the Montserrat College of Art. Takayesu was honored with the Best of School award for his piece “Unity.”
Swerdloff received honorable mention for his still life “We All Love Poppa Marvin.”
Principal Sgroi and Educator Burns wish to recognize the following students whose art was displayed in the contest: Addison Lai, Cora Hughes, Pippa Springler, and Ali Erdogan.
“Congratulations to all of our students,” Principal Sgroi said. “I am so glad they earned this opportunity to showcase their vision and talent, and we are beyond proud to have their work represent MERHS.”
“Each student worked so hard on their projects, and to see them get the acknowledgement they deserve is beyond rewarding,” Burns said. “These students should be extremely proud.”
For more information about the Sixth District Congressional Art Contest including the full list of winners, click here.
