The Whitko High School Art Department recently competed in the 2025 Regional Scholastic Art Contest in Fort Wayne. This year, 2,053 artworks were entered from schools in our region from parts of Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. Whitko High School art students continued their tradition of success, winning 13 Scholastic Awards;
3 Gold Keys (National Finalist),
4 Silver Keys (Outstanding in Region Awards),
6 Honorable Mentions (Regional Awards).
The winning pieces will be on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art from February 10 – April 7. Plan to visit the exhibition at FWMoA and show your support for the arts!
The gold key winners’ art pieces will proceed for National judging in New York City.
Whitko High School art teacher Daniel Malicki states, “I’m proud of my students’ pursuit for excellence”. The FWMoA’s Scholastic region has collected a large amount of national awards totals in the country over the past several years now. This is quite an honor, they should all be proud of receiving any of the awards”.
List of all winning pieces and student:
Emma Morse 11th grade The Doctor is Waiting Printmaking Gold Key
Cassidy Skinner 12th grade Loss of Innocence Painting Gold Key
Chloe Thompson 12th grade Echos of Color and a Geode Mixed Medium Gold Key
Aleeya Cramer 12th grade Dad’s Garage Drawing and Illustration Silver Key
Cassidy Skinner 12th grade Flower Girl Drawing and Illustration Silver Key
Alena Hindbaugh 11th grade King of the Mountain Drawing and Illustration Silver Key
Chloe Thomopson 12th grade Retro Rewind Printmaking Silver Key
Hope Bradley 12 th grade Trots and Dots Mixed Medium Honorable Mention
Madison Cripe 12th grade Fall Behind Drawing and Illustration Honorable Mention
Madison Cripe 12th grade Abandoned Memories Printmaking Honorable Mention
Yareli Meyo 11th grade Deserted Delight Mixed Medium Honorable Mention
Emma Morse 11th grade Marveling in the Moment Mixed Medium Honorable Mention
Catherine Deckena 11th grade Moo Moo Printmaking Honorable Mention
Entries are submitted in a number of different categories including: photography, drawing and illustration, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics and painting. All works go before a panel of judges experienced in the various mediums of art. Judges look at originality, personal vision and voice and technical skill. Awards given are: Honorable mention — Accomplished works submitted to local programs showing great skill and potential. Silver Key — Stand-out works that demonstrate exceptional ability. Gold Key— The very best works are automatically considered for national-level recognition. This year, 2,053 artworks were entered in the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards of Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio.
