FWCD Represents at the FWSCI Young Artists and Authors Showcase

FWCD has a longstanding relationship with Fort Worth Sister Cities International, including students traveling abroad in Youth Exchange Programs, serving as Youth Ambassadors and Youth Board Members, and participating in events and summer leadership programs. On May 14, Tallula Celentano ’30, William Cobb ’31, Meghan DeLaughter ’31, Harmon Hong ’29, Helena McClanahan ’30, Taylor McMillan ’31, Sophie Ratino ’30 and Katherine Walker ’30 were honored for their creativity in connecting cultures and inspiring understanding in the Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS). This program invites young people from around the world to share their perspectives on a more peaceful and united future through original art, writing and music.

FWSCI hosted a local competition to select student entries for the Global Showcase, based on the theme “Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow.” All participants were celebrated and their work displayed at a reception on May 14 at the Artes de las Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts. Last year, Hong was a winner in the Global Showcase for his essay “The Sound of Silence.”  

The FWCD students listed below will have their work submitted to the worldwide competition through Sister Cities International. For a complete list of winners of students around the metroplex, visit the YAAS webpage. 

Classical Art (ages 12-14)
“Dear Future Me” by Meghan DeLaughter ’31 – Third Place

Digital Art (ages 12-14)
“Voices for the Future” by Taylor McMillan ’31 – First Place
“The Future Starts with an Idea” by Helena McClanahan ’30 – Second Place
“Your Words Create Your Reality” by Sophie Ratino ’30 – Third Place

Photography (ages 12-14)
“The Circle, We Choose to Hold the World” by William Cobb ’31 – First Place
“Small Voices, Big Futures” by Katherine Walker ’30 – Honorable Mention

Essay (ages 12-14)
“The Voice of Truth” by Tallula Celentano ’30 – First Place

Essay (ages 15-18)
“Bonnets and Blossoms” by Harmon Hong ’29 – First Place