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Front: Shelley Wheeler, Rebecca Bower, Sue Freytag, Peter Freytag and Dottie Papandrea. Back: Lynette Shott, Joe Rizzo, Bill and Carol Tol, Joe and Kathy Marotti, and John and Margaret Subers. Photo courtesy of Shelley Weever
Ann DeLucia, president of FCAL, and Matanzas High School student Annalisa Pereira, who won Best in Show with a sculpture: "WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT." Photo courtesy of Ann DeLucia
Acclaimed author Lynne Matson met with the Matanzas High School Creative Writing Club and Book Club for a writing workshop on Friday, Dec. 8. Photo courtesy of Lauren McElveen
Matanzas JROTC Cadets Charles Wicker, Cesar Berrios, Jonmarco Amaral, Will Hall and Mark Mwuara. Photo courtesy of Major Tom Hall
The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded Peter and Sue Freytag as philanthropists of the year during the National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon at Oceanside Country Club on Nov. 17.
The Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation and the Flagler County Education Foundation both nominated the Freytags for this award.
“The Freytags have done so much for the kids in our community. We are so proud to have them as a part of our FCEF family,” said Joe Rizzo, executive director of the Flagler County Education Foundation.
“Peter and Sue are very special people and do so much for others. We are so grateful for them,” said John Subers, director of the FHFF.
Two shows opened Saturday, Dec. 9, at Flagler County Art League for a packed house: Gargiulo Four Women Show and the annual Student Art Show. Here are the winners:
Best of Show
Sculpture by ANNALISA PEREIRA “WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT” Matanzas
Winners by category:
Painting:
First Place- MARIO SAPONARO “TREE LIGHT” Matanzas
Second Place- CHARIS LEIRA “LIFE IN THE BALANCE” Matanzas
Third Place- HALEIGH HENEGAN “BEACH DAY” Matanzas
Fourth Place- REBECCA MARETINEA “SUNDARATA” FPC
Distinction- SABRINA VIVEIROS “MARSH MEMORY” Matanzas
Merit- RAY GALLANT “MYSTERIES IN SPACE” FPC
Honorable Mention- SIERRA HIGGENS “EXTERNAL ORGANS” Matanzas
Drawing:
First Place- ISABEL SUPINSKI “SWINE DEMISE” FPC
Second Place- ARIA REITER “PASTEL NATURE” FPC
Third Place- GWEN MORAN “SYMBOLIZE YOURSELF” FPC
Fourth Place- MARK JACKSON “THE HAIR THAT HIDES THE PAIN” FPC
Distinction- MARIO SAPONARO “I SCREAM” Matanzas
Sculpture:
First Place- ANNALISA PEREIRA “WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT” Matanzas
Second Place- TALIA HARBATER “DRAGON” Matanzas
Third Place- MACY MASONER “YELLOW GECKO” Matanzas
Fourth Place- LEASIA LUGO “FLORAL LIZARD” Matanzas
Distinction- MIRANDA MCSWAIN “RUN LIKE THE WIND” Matanzas
Digital Photography:
First Place- MADISON IMPERIO “BROOKLYN REBEL” FPC
Second Place- MACKENZIE LATHAM “DISPERSE” FPC
Third Place- KAYLA FAIR “RED FRILLY DRESS” FPC
Fourth Place- ZARIA GEORGE “MACKENZIE” FPC
Photography:
First Place- MONICA LOVELETTE “AFTER THE STORM” FPC
Digital Design:
First Place- BENJAMIN WARD “STRUCK ONE” FPC
Second Place- ADAM YOUNG “FCAL LOGO” FPC
Third Place- ABIGAIL MUNOZ “MERMAID” FPC
Fourth Place- DYLAN GERMANO “SKATE EVERYTHING” FPC
Distinction- DHONAYSIA MCFADDIN “MUMMY FACE” FPC
Merit- ALEXANDRA COLON “FOOTBALL GRUNGE” FPC
Honorable Mention- SETH LEISTER “GRUNGE” FPC
Mixed Media:
First Place- MORGAN SHARMAN “JIRANWADI” Matanzas
Second Place- JORDON HESS “COLLAGE WITH A MESSAGE” Matanzas
Acclaimed author Lynne Matson met with the Matanzas High School Creative Writing Club and Book Club for a writing workshop on Friday, Dec. 8. Lynne Matson is best known for the novel "Nil," which earned a spot as a nominee on the 2015/2016 Florida Teens Read list.
Matson guided students through the writing process as they collaborated to turn basic prompts into captivating stories. She shared her experience of becoming a professional writer and inspired students to follow their own dreams, whether they wish to become writers or do something else entirely.
Matanzas JROTC cadets took part in the presentation of the American Flag during the National Anthem at the Southeastern Conference Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Dec. 2.
