The Cape Henlopen School District recognized several talented local students who earned awards in the Rehoboth Art League’s annual Young at Art contest, a juried exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic achievement of youth across the region.

The program showcases student artwork in a variety of mediums, highlighting originality, technical skill and creative expression.

This year’s exhibition featured submissions from students across Sussex County, with several Cape distict students receiving awards. Student artists were recognized across multiple grade levels, with awards presented for excellence in categories such as painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture. Their works demonstrated strong artistic technique as well as original perspectives and thoughtful storytelling.

While all the schools in the Cape District were represented with participants in the contest, seven students earned awards as follows: Cape Henlopen High School: Madison Capece, Best in Show, and Ted Hart, Award of Excellence; Beacon Middle School: Chloe Yeung and Faye Yetter, Picasso-O’Keefe Promising Young Artist Awards; Mariner Middle School: Myles Nathan, Upcoming Artist Award;  Rehoboth Elementary School: Sofia Vale-Booton, Lee Wayne Mills Memorial Award; Milton Elementary: Zachary Barth, Derrickson Award nominee; and Jayce Cera, honorable mention.

Year after year, this contest provides students with a meaningful opportunity to have their artwork displayed in a professional gallery setting, inspiring confidence and encouraging continued exploration in the arts. “We are incredibly proud of our students for their achievements in this year’s Young at Art contest,” said Dr. Jenny Nauman, district superintendent. “Their creativity, dedication and ability to express themselves through art is truly inspiring. Opportunities like this showcase the importance of arts education and the incredible talent within our schools at Cape."