Whitehall High School placed 11 artists with 14 awards in the 2025 National Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. Meghan Malpedo’s students received one Gold Key, four Silver Keys and one Honorable Mention. Danny Moyer’s students received three Gold Keys, one Silver Key and three Honorable Mentions. Tracy Ford had one Honorable Mention.

There will be an awards ceremony and exhibition celebration at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium 2-3 p.m. Feb. 23. The students’ work has been on display this month and will continue to be through Feb. 23 in the Miller Gallery.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Valentina Jimenez, “Bat Heart,” Gold Key

Jessica Lin, “Face Like Gold,” Gold Key

Zay (Nevaeh) Rivera, “The Running Woman,” Gold Key

Caroline Schmoyer, “Beans and Rice,” Gold Key

Natalia Gomez, “Abstract Eye,” Silver Key

Kathy Chen, “Capturing the Last Light,” Silver Key

Tristan Clark, “Calm Sea,” Silver Key

Kaleigh Yocum, “Illuminated Futures,” Silver Key

Tristan Clark, “Sunset V,” Silver Key

Tristan Clark, “Maro Layout,” Honorable Mention

Emily Wilson, “The Effects of Grief,” Honorable Mention

Ariana Polanco, “Divine Painting,” Honorable Mention

Julian Bliesath-Maldonado, “Eastern State Penitentiary,” Honorable Mention

Tristan Clark, “Red Vette,” Honorable Mention