Winners of the GFWC Women’s Club of St. Mary’s County Youth Art Contest were recognized at the June 25 regular school board meeting.
“The GFWC Women’s Club of St. Mary’s County Arts Community Service Program is designed to enable its members to create and contribute to art education and activities in their community, as participation in the arts helps raise public consciousness and connect members and clubs with their communities,” according to information provided during the recognition ceremony.
According to Supervisor of Fine Arts Laurel Dietz, “Art plays an important part in the lives of GFWC members, as art helps to instill confidence, provides opportunities, and broadens club women’s horizons. Moreover, members are the catalysts in their community for encouraging and actively promoting all forms of art.”
The contest is held during March to coincide with Youth Art Month. The contest for middle and high school students was organized by Dietz and GFWC representative Suzanne Gibbs. There were three categories: Class 1 – Middle School; Class 2 – High School; and Class 3 – High School Photography and Computer Art.
Winners were:
· Leonardtown M.S. 8th grader Jane Bailey – First Place; District – Honorable Mention (Class 1)
· Margaret Brent M.S. 8th grader Stephanie Lewis – Second Place (Class 1)
· Leonardtown M.S. 8th grader Lauren Hicks – Third Place (Class 1)
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