Student Writers and Artists Recognized

Five Hawken juniors and seniors have been recognized with awards from The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization that identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The awards have an impressive legacy dating back to 1923 with a noteworthy roster of past winners including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, and Truman Capote.

More than 2,100 pieces of artwork were submitted to the 33rd annual juried contest with the top 650 works on exhibit at the Cleveland Institute of Art through February 2. Gold Key winners continue to the national competition in New York City. The exhibition is open to the public.

Gold Keys:
Megan Cerbin '14, writing, “The Lunchbox”
Erica Fearon '14, photography, “Purification”
Erica Fearon '14, photography, “Lost Soul”
Sophie Kerman '14, writing, “How to Make Momos”
Sophie Kerman '14, writing, “Inshallah”
Sophie Kerman '14, writing, “For a Maid in Poipet”
Sophie Kerman '14, writing, “Don’t Fly too Close to the Sun”

Silver Keys:
Jacob Broida '13, writing portfolio
Erica Fearon '14, writing, “Portrait of a Sikkimese”
Emma Link '14, poetry, “Spores; Pickling Jalapenos; Pretty is Standard and Laughter is Rough”
Sophie Kerman '14, writing, “Friend or Foe”

Honorable Mention:
Jacob Broida '13, writing, “Baby Shoes”
Jacob Broida '13, writing, “North Star”
Erica Fearon '14, photography, “Meditation”

Special Regional Awards:
Erica Fearon '14, “Purification” - Herbert Ascherman Award for Photography
Sophie Kerman '14, “For a Maid in Poipet” - American Voices Regional Award