Numerous middle school students were recently recognized in the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Each year the contest, which began in 1923, presents regional and national awards to students in grades 7 to 12 in a variety of literary and artistic categories. All students recognized will have their work showcased at local events, and Gold Key recipients will have their work evaluated to determine who will be named national medalists and honored at a special ceremony in New York City.

Students who received recognition in literary categories are:

Brian Chen, grade 7: Honorable mention (poetry)

Catherine He, grade 8: Honorable mention (personal essay and memoir)

Jasmine Li, grade 7: Honorable mention (short story)

Nicholas Wei, grade 7: Silver Key (flash fiction)

Alina Yuan, grade 8: Silver Key (flash fiction), honorable mention (novel writing)

Tyler Zhao, grade 7: Silver Key (poetry)

Emily Zhou, grade 8: Honorable mention (personal essay and memoir)

Students recognized in the visual arts are:

Emily Zhou, grade 8: Gold Key (photography), honorable mention (photography)

Esther Wu, grade 8: Honorable mention (photography)

Michelle Liu, grade 8: Two Gold Keys (drawing and illustration), Silver Key (sculpture)