PRESS RELEASE
2023 “Best of Medina County” High School Art Show
Award Recipients
The Educational Service Center (ESC) of Medina County is pleased to announce this year’s award winners of the “Best of Medina County” High School Art Show.
Angel Kopnicky, a junior at Buckeye High School, has been awarded Best of Show for her “Angel” painting. She will receive a $300 award from the ESC of Medina County, sponsored by George and Mary Marg Marquis. According to her art instructor, Adam Zbydnowski, “Angel’s painting and conceptual skills have grown exponentially this past year. She paints in oils and explores different styles and techniques to convey different emotions in life-changing events. She is not only a proficient painter but also an accomplished saxophone player and dancer. She participates in the Buckeye High School Marching Band and High School Theater. Angel is planning to pursue a career in art after she graduates.”
Each of the following award winners will receive a gift card from the ESC to a local art supply store.
Ceramics - First Place Madison Mohos Highland High School - 11th Grade Pat Wise, teacher |
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Ceramics - Honorable Mention Sarah Espenschied Highland High School - 12th Grade Pat Wise, teacher |
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Digital Art - First Place Reese Kuhar Highland High School - 12th Grade Bonnie Kubilus, teacher |
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Digital Art - Honorable Mention Emma Hibler Cloverleaf High School - 10th Grade Julie Krueger, teacher |
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Digital Illustration - First Place Jenna DeSimone Buckeye High School - 10th Grade Adam Zbydnowski, teacher |
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Digital Illustration - Honorable Mention Kaliana Beranek Highland High School - 12th Grade Bonnie Kubilus, teacher |
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Drawing - First Place Sarah Kerrigan Medina High School - 11th Grade Lauren Smith, teacher |
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Drawing - Honorable Mention Grace Karas Medina High School - 11th Grade Lauren Smith, teacher |
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Mixed Media - First Place Abigail Vitko Medina High School - 11th Grade Lauren Smith, teacher |
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Mixed Media - Honorable Mention Sarah Espenschied Highland High School - 12th Grade Bonnie Kubilus, teacher |
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Painting - First Place Taylor Jordan Cloverleaf High School - 10th Grade Julie Krueger, teacher |
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Painting - Honorable Mention Kayleigh Smallidge Medina High School - 12th Grade Lauren Smith, teacher |
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Photography (nondigital) - First Place Izzy Zeleznik Highland High School - 12th Grade Bonnie Kubilus, teacher |
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Photography (nondigital) - Honorable Mention Luke Konopka Highland High School - 11th Grade Bonnie Kubilus, teacher |
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Portrait Painting - First Place Samantha Kirby Cloverleaf High School - 10th Grade Julie Krueger, teacher |
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Portrait Painting - Honorable Mention Grace Karas Medina High School - 11th Grade Lauren Smith, teacher |
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Scratchboard Drawing - First Place Trevor Sega Highland High School - 12th Grade Bonnie Kubilus, teacher |
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Scratchboard Drawing - Honorable Mention Josh Bodkin Highland High School - 10th Grade Bonnie Kubilus, teacher |
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Sculpture - First Place Kylie Hill Cloverleaf High School - 11th Grade Julie Krueger, teacher |
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Sculpture - Honorable Mention Evan Novak Highland High School - 12th Grade Pat Wise, teacher |
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Pat Wise, coordinator of the Medina County Art Show, observed, “I enjoyed being a part of this artistic tradition again. It is always a pleasure to see the skill and creativity of our county’s high school students. I hope that all the students celebrate their accomplishments and continue in their creative pursuits. Thank you to Dr. Robert Hlasko and Brenda Zacharias for judging the entries.”
We also wish to thank our sponsors for their generous support, which made many of the awards possible: Dominic’s Pizzeria, Hollo’s PaperCraft, Inc., George and Mary Marg Marquis, VCS Salon and Spa, and Brenda Zacharias.
A goal of this year’s juried art show was to provide recognition to as many students as possible. High school students were eligible to participate, and artwork submitted was to be each student’s very best. This year 67 students from four Medina County school districts entered 89 pieces of artwork.
The Best of Medina County High School Art Show is on display now through May 22 at the Cleveland Clinic Medina Medical Office Building, South (Entrance D). The event is presented by the Educational Service Center of Medina County in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital.
For additional information, contact:
Pat Wise, Festival Coordinator
(330) 239-1901, Ext. 5256
pwise@highlandschools.org
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Brenda Zacharias, Secretary
Educational Service Center of Medina County
(330) 723-6393, Ext. 101
[email protected]