Beaufort High students earn recognition in regional arts, writing contest

From staff reports

Five Beaufort High students were among 58 Beaufort County School District students winning Southeast regional recognitions in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. There were also 32 winners at Hilton Head Island High, 17 at May River High, and four at Bluffton High.

The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Students in Grades 7 through 12 typically submit more than 350,000 works of art and writing in 30 categories. Winning students earn opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships.

The district’s nine top award-winners – Gold Key recipients – advance to judging at the national level. Silver Key works are judged to demonstrate exceptional ability, and Honorable Mention works are judged to show great skill and potential.

A Gold Key winner from Beaufort High was Elizabeth Sherbert for ‘Spoons’ (Painting). A Silver Key winner from Beaufort High School was Anna Lyles for ‘Fish Camp’ (Painting).

Beaufort High School Honorable Mentions were Jamar Knight for ‘Me With No Color’ (Drawing and Illustration); Anna Lemstrom for ‘Morning Contemplation’ (printmaking); and Jasmine Peru for ‘Transfixed’ (Drawing and Illustration).

“It’s great to see our students thrive through artistic expression,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. “These 58 awards are a testament to our exceptionally gifted students and extraordinary art teachers who foster the students’ artistic talents every day.”

Judges evaluate student artwork based on originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal