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Wallenpaupack Area High School delivered an outstanding performance in this year’s 2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, standing out among 21 participating schools across the region. Of the 133 artworks selected for recognition, an impressive 28 pieces were created by Wallenpaupack students—a remarkable achievement that reflects the talent, dedication, and artistic excellence thriving within our district.
Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious program honoring creative teens in grades 7–12. The program provides national recognition, scholarships, and opportunities for young artists and writers to share their voices. Notable alumni include Andy Warhol, Ken Burns, Sylvia Plath, and Stephen King.
Exhibition Information
Community members are invited to view the award-winning artwork at this year’s regional exhibition:
February 6 – March 1
Everhart Museum
1901 Mulberry Street
Scranton, PA 18510
American Visions Award
- Kody Hanor, Ceramics — Teacher: Mr. Hamill
Gold Key Awards
- Kody Hanor, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Amelia Porcelli, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Jaslene Toro, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Julianna Williams, Drawing — Ms. Peet
Silver Key Awards
- Jake Callanan, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Jonathan Fluhr, Painting — Ms. Peet
- Nicholas Graham, Drawing — Ms. Peet
- Ava Jensen, Drawing — Ms. Peet
- Kaylana Mejias, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Kaz Shick, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
Honorable Mentions
- Owen Edwards, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Jonathan Fluhr, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Nicholas Graham, Drawing/Painting (x5) — Ms. Peet
- Kody Hanor, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Ava Jensen, Painting (x2) — Ms. Peet
- Anthony Lin, Drawing — Ms. Peet
- Liana Lucchese, Painting/Drawing (x2) — Ms. Peet
- Liana Lucchese, Printmaking — Mr. Hamill
- Kaylana Mejias, Ceramics — Mr. Hamill
- Leigha Smith, Sculpture — Ms. Peet
- High School
- Visual Art
- WASD