YOUNGSTOWN — Cardinal Mooney High School proudly celebrates the achievements of its talented visual artists who were recognized in the 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens.
This year’s honorees include:
Abigail Markey (11): Gold Key (Photography), Honorable Mention (Photography), Honorable Mention (Painting)
Angel Pratts-Perez (12): Silver Key (Photography), 2 Honorable Mentions (Photography)
Angela Bettura (9): Silver Key (Drawing & Illustration)
Alexis Flood (9): Silver Key (Drawing & Illustration)
Audrey Anderson (12): Honorable Mention (Painting)
Molly Simons (11): Honorable Mention (Painting)
Ava Briceland (11): Honorable Mention (Painting)
Hannah English (11): Honorable Mention (Painting)
Hannah LaPlante (11): Honorable Mention (Painting)
Max Scott (12): Honorable Mention (Portfolio – Photography), 3 Honorable Mentions (Photography)
Rocco Gentile (12): Honorable Mention (Photography)
Joseph Hamm (12): Honorable Mention (Photography)
Tyra Traylor (12): Honorable Mention (Photography)
The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at noon in the Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at Youngstown State University. Award-winning works will be on display at Bliss Hall through Jan. 27, 2025, with Gold and Silver Key pieces featured in the Solomon Gallery and Honorable Mentions on the fourth floor.
Gold Key winners will advance to the National Awards jurying in New York City in March, competing for national recognition.
Congratulations to all our Mooney artists for their hard work and creative excellence!
