Congratulations to the students below for winning awards in the Connecticut Region of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! The work of the Gold Key winners qualifies to be judged for the national competition.
The Connecticut Regional Scholastic Awards program is a professionally juried event that recognizes only the best Connecticut student artwork. This year, seven Watkinson students won awards or honorable mentions; this is noteworthy given that Watkinson has 250 students and is competing against large, regional public schools.
Abagail B. ’25 — silver key, photography
Basmina K. ’25 — honorable mention, portfolio
Ben R. ’25 — silver key, painting
Gabriela R-L. ’25 — honorable mention, portfolio
Mairin C. ’26 — silver key, photography
Kevin Q. ’26 — honorable mention, architecture and interior design
Will C. ’27 — gold key, photography
Will W. ’27 — honorable mention, photography
Virginia B. ’28 — gold key, photography






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