Students earn 7 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in 2026 competition

Congratulations to our six C.W. Baker High School students who earned awards in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers!

Their work was reviewed and recognized by a panel of creative professionals and honored for its outstanding originality, skill and emerging personal voice and vision.

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized some of the nation’s most celebrated artists and writers while they were teenagers, including Stephen King, Amanda Gorman, Andy Warhol and many more. We are proud to count our students among this esteemed group of alumni.

A special thank you to our dedicated teachers for inspiring, mentoring and supporting our students’ creativity every step of the way.

Ella Bateman, 11th Grade

Short Story, “Madam Morrigan” – Silver Key

Flash Fiction, “The Voice” – Silver Key

Madison Leonard, 12th Grade

Flash Fiction, “Forever with You” – Gold Key

Carmela Budzich, 10th Grade

Short Story, “Memories” – Honorable Mention

Alexander Kachiros, 12th Grade

Flash Fiction, “The Bloodless” — Silver Key

Cooper Reynolds, 10th Grade

Flash Fiction, “Whispers” – Silver Key

Leonardo Anderson, 10th Grade

Flash Fiction, “His eyes” – Honorable Mention 

Go Bees!