Tri-Valley Students Receive Prestigious Arts Awards

Two Tri-Valley students received regional awards in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the most prestigious arts competition in the country.

Devyn Callahan received a Gold Key and American Vision Award – a “best in show” award that represents the highest level of achievement.

Samantha Mentnech received a Gold Key and an Honorable Mention Award.

Both Devyn and Samantha’s Gold Key and American Visions awarded work will go on to be adjudicated at the National Level. They will be awarded at the Hudson Valley Region’s Scholastic Awards Ceremony, which will be held on February 2, 2024 from 7:00pm-9:30pm at the Studley Theater at SUNY New Paltz.

Devyn Callahan is pictured below with her painting, Jelly Spread Toast, which received a Gold Key award and an American Visions Award.

Devyn Callahan  pictured with her painting, Jelly Spread Toast.

Samantha Mentnech is pictured below with her photograph, Nick! and her painting, Minnewaska. Her photograph received a Gold Key Award and her painting received an Honorable Mention.

Samantha Mentnech  pictured with her photograph, Nick! and her painting, Minnewaska.