Chagrin Falls Schools’ Spring Art Show Showcases Inspiring Creations from Middle and High School Students

Chagrin Falls Schools’ Spring Art Show Showcases Inspiring Creations from Middle and High School Students

The Chagrin Falls Schools’ Spring Art Show was held April 20-23 at Hamlet at Chagrin Falls.  Hundreds of pieces of art from Chagrin Falls’ middle and high school students were on display.

At the award ceremony on April 20, Debbie Cirillo, executive director of Hamlet at Chagrin Falls, welcomed the students, families, and Hamlet residents.  Chagrin Falls High School Principal Mike Janatovich gave the opening remarks and introduced and thanked the talented art department staff.  The awards presented to students were done by art teachers Libby Harrold, Dawn Serazin, Jill Eisert and Amy Fenton.  Closing remarks were given by Libby Harrold.

During the award ceremony, music was provided by more than 15 talented student musicians.

Award Highlights include:

VALLEY ART CENTER AWARDS - Tina Logan and Claire Rubin

CLEVELAND PRINT ROOM BLACK & WHITE FILM AWARD - Gracie Blair

HAMLET BEST IN SHOW - Jenivy Par

HAMLET HIGH SCHOOL GOLD - Maggie Howard

HAMLET HIGH SCHOOL SILVER - Alexis Lagemann

CHAGRIN FALLS VILLAGE COUNCIL - Maeve Brennan

DADS’ CLUB AWARD - Anna Baker, Camille Zitney, Charlotte McMullen

BOARD OF EDUCATION AWARD - Mila Gresh

PTO AWARDS - Jenivy Par, Norah Pope, Caitlyn Young, Molly Nightwine

OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY/COMPUTER GRAPHICS - Evan Johnson, Ember Zelch

OUTSTANDING 2-D ARTISTS - Ryan Hill, Mila Gresh

OUTSTANDING 3-D ARTISTS - Riley Myers, Camille Zitney

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Ryan Hill

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Chloe Nightwine

View all the award-winning artwork and videos at www.cfsartshow.com.

The co-chairs of this year’s show were Dr. Nancy Burnham and Beth Gresh.  

Students who have committed to attending art school and/or studying visual arts after graduation include Riley Myers (Syracuse/Architecture), Camille Zitney (Architecture), Maya Rooney (Auburn University/Architecture), Tina Logan (Ohio Wesleyan/Art Education), Megan Larkin (Capital University/Studio Art), Anna Campbell (Notre Dame University/Architecture), Ryan Hill (Studio Art), Logan Brownell (Fashion Design/Kent State University), Anthony Rybak (Architecture), and Emily Koehler (Architecture/Miami University).