Students Recognized for Excellence in Arts & Education

Two Reynoldsburg high school students were among a group of 32 students from Franklin County recognized for their scholastic and artistic achievements. Encore seniors, Brooklynn Grace and Hannah Brown, received the Artist Scholars Award at last week’s ceremony.

“I am so thrilled that we are able to recognize high-achieving students from our Franklin County high schools,” said Commission President Marilyn Brown. “Too often the academic and artistic accomplishments of our students go uncelebrated, but no more.”

Students that were recognized included aspiring artists, dancers and musicians, budding designers, photographers and writers, National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and members of the National Honor Society.

“Brooklynn and Hannah are an inspiration to others,” said Encore principal Jocelyn Cosgrave. “I am very proud for what they have achieved in the classroom and through the arts. They deserve this honor.”

The goal of Franklin County High School Artists and Scholars recognition program is to encourage students in Franklin County to strive for excellence in all areas of their school work, recognize that students learn lessons of discipline, dedication, and perseverance through their commitment to excellence in academic and creative endeavors, and serve as a means to celebrate the efforts of schools and districts to support academic and artistic excellence in their students.

This recognition program is a partnership with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, which hosted a breakfast for the students, their families, and school representatives prior to the meeting, and mirrors the partnership between the Commissioners and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission through which local high school state champion athletes are seasonally recognized.