Wayland High School is pleased to announce that several of their students were recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards this year. Sophomore Amelia Ao was awarded 3 gold keys and 4 Silver keys in the categories of Drawing and Illustration, Mixed Media, Poetry and Personal Essay/Memoir. Senior Shaelee Comettant was awarded 2 silver keys in the Drawing and Illustration and Short Story categories. Senior Natalie Hsu was awarded 3 Gold Keys in Painting, Drawing and Illustration and 3 Silver keys in Painting, Digital Art and for her Art Portfolio. Hsu’s piece “Intrication” went on to win a Silver Medal at the National level, competing against Gold key winners from across the country. Sophomore Yana Lipnesh was awarded a gold and silver key in Drawing and Illustration and an honorable mention in photography. Senior Fiona McHarg was awarded an honorable mention in Photography. Junior Shuyu Zhang was awarded a gold key and 3 honorable mentions in Painting. Junior Mae Zhang was awarded a silver key in Photography. Junior Sarah Zhang was awarded an honorable mention in Photography. Junior Nathan Zhao was awarded 2 gold keys and 2 silver keys for writing in the categories of Criticism and Journalism.

With their shared tradition of stewardship of the arts, the SMFA at Tufts and the Boston Globe partnered to present this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program has been part of The Boston Globe’s commitment to the community for decades, and to the development, education, and well-being of young people in Massachusetts. The Scholastic program introduces the Boston community to a new generation of young artistic talent and is just one of the many ways the Globe and its audience of readers support local talent.