Beaver County High School Senior Art Competition winners chosen by Beaver Valley Artists

Scott Tady, Beaver County Times

NEW BRIGHTON ― Beaver County High School Senior Art Competition winners were announced by the Beaver Valley Artists group.

Top-chosen contestants were:

Brecken Finkbeiner, first place, Blackhawk.

Vera Armenio, second place, Freedom.

Vera Armenio poses with her artwork "Anastasia," which took second place in the Beaver County High School Senior Art Competition. Armenio attends Freedom High School.
Vera Armenio poses with her artwork "Anastasia," which took second place in the Beaver County High School Senior Art Competition. Armenio attends Freedom High School.

Third place was a five-way tie among:

Emily Gray, Blackhawk.

Emily Gray, a Blackhawk High student, poses with her award-winning artwork, "Starry Night Drama."
Emily Gray, a Blackhawk High student, poses with her award-winning artwork, "Starry Night Drama."

Abby Ciccone, Hopewell Township.

Taylor Kosinski, South Side Area.

William Beede, Central Valley.

Meredith Dennis, Central Valley.

Honorable mentions were:

Emma Cynkar, Blackhawk.

Alexandra Tepshich, Blackhawk.

Lily Burgess, Freedom.

Amaya Sims-Cleckley, Beaver Falls.

Amber Wilson, Central Valley.

Abby Ciccone poses with her award-winning artwork "Gold Fields/Colorful Skies." Ciccone attends Hopewell Area High School.
Abby Ciccone poses with her award-winning artwork "Gold Fields/Colorful Skies." Ciccone attends Hopewell Area High School.

The contestants' works were exhibited at the Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton.

Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton.
Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton.

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