Saltzman East Memorial Students Awarded Certificates For Creative Writing By The Women’s Club Of Farmingdale

Pictured: Mrs. DeTommaso, Gr. 4 Teacher; D. Cianciabella, Creative Writing Chair; B. Hoerner, WCF President; Michaela Rodriguez; Mackenzie Happ; Mrs. Smar, Asst. Prin.; Dr. O’Regan, Prin.

On March 11, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs NYS held its annual Cultural Arts Day Competition at Domenico’s Restaurant hosted by the Women’s Club of Farmingdale. While guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, artwork and crafts submitted by Farmingdale School District (FSD) students was being judged. Prior to this, Dolores Cianciabella, GFWC Chairperson/Creative Writing, also judged the Poems and Short Stories submitted. We are so proud to announce the following FSD student winners. Congratulations to all!

CREATIVE WRITING

2^nd Pl Mackenzie Happ Poetry, “A Blizzard is Coming”;

3^rd Pl Michaela Rodriguez Poetry, “Skies”;

3^rd Pl Michaela Rodriguez Short Story, “Snowed In”

CRAFTS

1^st Pl Jaxon Parisi Woodworking Small End Table;

1^st Pl Jaxon Parisi Woodworking Set of 4 Coasters;

1^st Pl Gabby Keeden Paper Mache Whale/Shark;

2^nd Pl Julianna DeSantis Ceramics Scorpian;

2^nd Pl Maya Patterson Paper Mache Bunni Bun;

3^rd Pl Kylie Halpin Paper Mache Set of 4 Sea Slugs;

3^rd Pl Deanna Ziegler Ceramics Skull Face Mask.

ART:

1^st Pl Clay Bany Mixed Media Artwork;

1^st Pl Ellana Black Still Photo Digital;

1^st Pl Rakel Rodriquez “Sarah” Artwork;

2^nd Pl Raine Villataro Charcoal “My Land”

Through the efforts of Saltzman East Memorial School staff:  Principal Dr. O’Regan; Asst. Principal Mrs. Smar; Teacher Mrs. DeTommaso, Gr. 4; a photo op was scheduled with Mackenzie Happ and Michaela Rodriquez, Horizon Gr. 4 winners in the creative writing category for their poems and short story.