MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Superintendent Pam Beaudoin and Manchester Essex High School Principal Julie Sgroi are pleased to announce that student Greyson Brooks took third place in the 6th Congressional District High School Art Competition.
The exhibition, held March 10-14 at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, featured more than 100 students from 25 schools. This year marked Montserrat’s 26th anniversary of hosting the competition.
Students in grades 8-12 submitted paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photographs.
Brooks’ piece, titled “Between Two Worlds,” depicted a landscape divided by a set of eyes separating the upper and lower halves, creating a striking visual contrast. It earned him third place in the competition.
His original work will be recognized with a citation from Congressman Seth Moulton. Montserrat also provides scholarship opportunities for award winners to attend its Summer Pre-College Art program. A ceremony honoring all participants was held Saturday, March 14.
“I was hoping that I would win an award, but I thought it was very unlikely with so many other applicants. I had seen what other people were entering into the competition and their work was very good and also just very different from mine,” said Brooks. “Winning this award was a shocking surprise that I was very grateful to accept. I would like to thank Mr. Lucas for nominating me, and I’d like to thank the Congressional Art Competition for choosing my piece to win an award.”
“We are incredibly proud to have Greyson represent Manchester Essex High School,” said Superintendent Beaudoin. “In addition to academics, MERSD emphasizes the importance of the arts and fostering creativity among students.”
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