BAY VILLAGE: Students win Scholastic Art & Writing awards

Senior Emilia Ullom received three Gold Keys in the Painting category and one Gold Key in the Art Portfolio category, she is one of only five students in the Greater Cleveland Region nominated for an American Visions award.

“The amount of talent within this group is exceptional,” said Thomas Schemrich, chairperson of Bay HIgh School’s Art Department. “I have no doubt that many of these students will go on to successfully pursue art careers in college and beyond.”

Students were entered into the competition by Bay High School Art Department faculty members including Schemrich, Greg Hildebrandt, Grace Outcalt and English teacher Kristen Srsen Kenny. Cleveland Institute of Art faculty served as judges for this annual competition. 

Photography Gold Key winners:

Senior Larson Toil

Juniors Gianna Crimaldi and Laila Florentino. 

Freshman Sebastian Sabre (2)

Sculpture Gold Key winners:

Senior Emilia Gulley

Sophomore Olivia McIntire

 Painting Gold Key winners::

Senior Emilia Ullom (3)

 Juniors Mallory Fry, Danielle Lentes and Annie McMerrell 

 Freshman Martin Hausler (2) 

Drawing & Illustration Gold Key winner:

Freshman Martin Hausler 

Besides Art Award winners, 14 students received 21 awards in the 2023 Scholastic Writing Awards, including five Gold Key awards, three Silver Key awards and 13 Honorable Mentions. 

Personal Essay & Memoir Gold Key winners:

Senior Amelia Bohac 

Senior Charlotte Reising 

Junior Aaron Ingraham 

Poetry Gold Key winners:

Senior Isabella Fusco 

Junior Faith Teutschbein 

Submissions were entered into the competition by Kenney and Bay High School English Department faculty member Erin Beirne.

“We are very proud of these students and their teachers for their hard work. said Beatriz Bishop. Bay High School English Department chairperson. “The Scholastic Awards are a fantastic showcase for the talent and creativity of our students.”