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Celebrating the Winners of Barnstable County’s Student Art Contest!

Published on: June 26, 2023

We are delighted to share the exciting results of the children’s art contest organized by Barnstable County in celebration of National County Government Month this past April. The contest aimed to raise awareness about the county’s initiatives on protecting water quality on Cape Cod, and students in Grades 1-12 were invited to showcase their artistic talents and express their thoughts on this important topic.

Grades 1-3 Category Winners: In the Grades 1-3 category, we received an impressive total of 15 submissions. The creativity and enthusiasm displayed by these young artists were truly inspiring. After careful consideration and assistance from the Barnstable County Commissioners and the Assembly of Delegates, we have selected two outstanding winners.

First Place: Let’s give a big round of applause to Claire Wells from St. Pius X School, Grade 1, for her remarkable artwork. Claire’s piece was inspired by her sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because it has animals in it.” Her artwork beautifully depicted the vibrant marine life found in the Cape Cod waters and emphasized the significance of preserving this fragile ecosystem.

First Prize goes to Claire Wells at St. Pius X School, Grade 1, for her piece was inspired by her sentence, “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because it has animals in it.”

Runner-Up: We would also like to congratulate Calie Cheung from St. Pius X School, Grade 1, for her exceptional artwork. Calie’s piece reflected her understanding of the importance of water conservation and its impact on the animals. Her creativity and attention to detail truly stood out. Her artwork was inspired by the sentence, “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because we have to save the animals.”

Our Runner up was from St. Pius X School, Grade 1, for her piece was inspired by her sentence, “We have to save the animals.”

We believe that every student who participated in the contest deserves recognition for their efforts. Therefore, all participating students will receive a certificate of participation to honor their contribution to the art contest. Furthermore, we are thrilled to announce that all submitted artwork will be proudly displayed at the County and shared across our various social media platforms.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all the students who participated in Barnstable County’s children’s art contest. We commend you for your creativity and dedication, and we hope that this contest has inspired you to continue exploring and expressing yourselves through art. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment and create a brighter future for all. Congratulations once again to Claire Wells and Calie Cheung for their exceptional achievements!

Beckett Rice, Grade 3 at Truro Central School. Beckett’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because we have to protect sea turtles, the fish and other sea creatures.”
Chatham Scott, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Chatham’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because the creatures will get sick.”
Vera Sajin, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Vera’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because we could protect nature.”
Estella Theoharidis, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Estella’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because it is not ok to put trash in the ocean.”
Serenity Kerr, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Serenity’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because the seals need a clean home.”
Maeve Westphal, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Maeve’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because a crab could get oil on it.”
Ionatan Matos Lozano, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Ionatan’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because trash in the water could make fish stuck or sick.”
Anya Kuharenka, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Anya’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because fish swim in our water and we eat the fish.”

Celia Gilmore, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Celia’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because there are animals in the water.”

Zaynah Assad, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Zaynah’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because we use it to survive.”
India DeMassi, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. India’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because it keeps the ocean clean and it keeps the animals safe.”
Valentina Kounadis, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Valentina’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because we make sure the animals are safe.”
Max DaCosta, Grade 1 at St. Pius X School. Max’s art was inspired by the sentence: “Protecting water on Cape Cod is important because we need to help animals!”