What's happening: Smith School 8th grader Sabrina Zaccone earned the prestigious Gold Key award in the Scholastic Arts and Writing Contest for her play "The Great Between." This recognition exemplifies key elements of our Profile of a Graduate - creative expression, effective communication, and the confidence to share one's voice.
Why it matters: The Gold Key award, selected by creative industry professionals, honors works demonstrating exceptional originality, technical skill, and personal vision. Past teenage recipients of Scholastic Awards who went on to become cultural innovators include Amanda Gorman, Stephen King, and Andy Warhol.
This achievement showcases Sabrina's ability to think critically, create meaningfully, and contribute to the broader artistic community - core competencies we strive to develop in all Ramsey students.
Go deeper: Learn more about Scholastic Arts and Writing awards.
Congratulations Sabrina! 🎉