Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Arts Council has announced the 2024 Jennifer Hewitt Memorial Scholarship winners. The $350 scholarships are presented annually by the Arts Council to an outstanding senior art student in each of Guthrie County’s four school districts in memory of Jennifer Hewitt, who supported the vision and mission of the Guthrie County Arts Council as a member, artist, volunteer, president, event coordinator, teacher, mentor and friend. The organization thanks all who donated to the scholarship fund, which is mainly supported by Thursday morning coffees at Art on State, Guthrie Center.
ACGC: Elizabeth Baughman
Parents: Diane and Patrick Baughman
“Elizabeth not only shows great capability and talent with art but also in her independence. I had heard about her talent before I even started working here, and her art work has lived up to the hype!” – ACGC Art Instructor Lawton D. Wright
COON RAPIDS-BAYARD: Katelyn Clipperton
Parents: Nathan Clipperton and Alexandra Linton
“Katelyn has taken on some challenging projects in art class. She challenges herself to work both prolifically and conceptually. Her art work transcends the work of a typical high school art student, and I look forward to seeing what she continues to make after high school.” – CR-B Art Instructor Bella Myers
PANORAMA: Lydia James
Parents: Virginia and David James
“Lydia has shown a passion for art by taking every art course offered at Panorama. She is a creative student showing great craftsmanship, planning and problem-solving when it comes to carrying out her art projects. Whenever a younger student needs help, Lydia is quick to assist. She has been an Art Club member and has participated in Conference Art. What a true inspiration she is to the students at Panorama Schools.” – Panorama Art Instructor Ginger Lindstrom
WEST CENTRAL VALLEY: Jay Jones
Parent: Jessica Jones
“Jay has always excelled at art creativity and hard work. She has been recognized at Conference Art and applied to all-state this year. Jay is a great person, too, helping others with her kind heart.” – WCV Art Instructor Marcus Claire