Archive for February, 2012

Sanford student’s artwork to be featured on The Big Screen in NYC

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Sanford student’s artwork to be featured on The Big Screen in NYC

In March, a piece of artwork created by Sanford middle school student Agata “Aggie” Favilla will appear on The Big Screen Plaza, a giant 30 x 16 ft. outdoor LED screen which showcases artistic talent for New York visitors to view and appreciate. During the National Art Education Association (NAEA) annual convention March 1st through 4th, the Big Screen Plaza will feature artwork from Artsonia/NAEA art teachers. Sanford art instructor Nina Silverman submitted Aggie’s work which was selected to be one of 500 pieces showcased. Congratulations to Aggie and Mrs. Silverman for their accomplishments.

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Vocalists selected for Children’s Honor Choir

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Vocalists selected for Children’s Honor Choir

In March, nine lower and middle school students will be participating in Delaware’s American Choral Director’s Association Children’s Honor Choir. The students will join other singers from around the state during a two-day festival that culminates with a concert on Saturday, March 17th at 4pm at P.S. Dupont Middle School in Wilmington. Congratulations to: Lilly Bachtle, Maggie Bobka, Aggie Favilla, Taylor Gerard, CK Matthews, Grace Matthews, Abby Wahl, Jenna Warren, and William Zimmer.

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Senior Named Presidential Scholar Candidate

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Senior Named Presidential Scholar Candidate

Byron Lambrou has been selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Established in 1964, this prestigious program recognizes some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in a variety of areas including outstanding scholarship, leadership, creativity, and service. Byron is now being considered for selection as one of 500 semifinalists. The Presidential Scholars Program, which selects up to 141 scholars annually, is one of the nation’s highest honors for high-school students.

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Students win art & writing awards

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Students win art & writing awards

Sanford middle and upper students were honored this weekend at the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony in Dover, Delaware. Our award recipients included: Silvana Alfieri, Maude Ceruso, Haley Dabkowski, Laura Davies, Zach Jarome, William Landis, Nick Meehan, Jack Mecca, Guinevere Pitcher, Tian Qiu, Alexandra Rubin, Peter Sabini, Craig Waegerle, Emily Widdoes, and Riley Wohlman. Each year, the Scholastic program identifies and documents outstanding achievement of young artists and writers in the visual and literary arts.

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