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District 219 Artist Earn Awards in Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
Seventy artists from Niles Township High School District 219 were recognized for their creativity in the visual and literary arts.
The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, an organization that identifies teens with exceptional literary and artistic talents, recently recognized 70 artists from Niles Township High School District 219. Teens in grades 7 through 12 took part in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. The award offers students the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Past notable winners include Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates. Gold Key Winners Gold Key winners achieved the highest level of recognition on the regional level and their work is sent to compete on a national level for …
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