Students
2012 Student Art Competition Winners
Art educators from 9 schools and studios participated by having their students enter their art. Sixty students submitted 100 original art works that were splayed for judging. Awards were presented at a reception for the students, parents, and teachers, and a sense of community among the emerging artists and their mentors was fostered.
Toms River North High School’s Chris Lesniak (from left) took first place for his colored pencil piece entitled “Hungary Like A Wolf.” Red Bank Regional scored both second and third place prizes with Scott Chinery of Rumson taking second place with his self portrait in oil, and Amber Boris of Neptune City received third place for her charcoal piece entitled “Bahamian Still,” at the 18th annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts Student Competition.
First Place: Chris Lesniak, Toms River North High School – “Hungry Like a Wolf” (Colored Pencil)
Second Place: Scott Chinery, Red Bank Regional High School – “Self Portrait” (Oil)
Third Place: Amber Boris, Red Bank Regional High School – “Bahamian Still” (Charcoal)
Honorable Mention:
Leigh Shine, Around the Corner Art Center
Jose Velasquez, Long Branch High School
Kate Penkethman, Wall Township High School
Jenna Betterton, Saint John Vianney
Jenna Kirby, Saint John Vianney
Thanks to all the teachers!
Students attended the following participating Schools and Studios:
♦ AnnMarie Fitzsimmons, Around the Corner Art Center
♦ Frank Mainieri, Long Branch High School
♦ Barbara Barnes, Matawan Regional High School
♦ Ocean Township High School
♦ Claudia O’Connor, Red Bank Regional High School
♦ Mrs. Beckett, , Red Bank Regional High School
♦ Carlos Eugenio, Rugby School
♦ Luba Corichi, Rugby School
♦ Marisa DeSanto, Rugby School
♦ Despina Statelova, Rugby School
♦ Mrs. Wirth, Saint John Vianney High School
♦ Robin Covelska, Toms River High School
♦ Mychelle Kendrick, Wall High School