Four Eastside Catholic students won awards in the 2016 National Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, according to a school press release.

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards have provided an opportunity to celebrate creative teenagers. Today the nonprofit organization highlights artistic youth in grades seven through 12 in 29 categories of art and writing and has given students a chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited and published.

Over time, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards have grown to be the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition enterprise for creative teenagers and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.

In all, Eastside Catholic students received 11 honorable mentions, six silver keys, four gold keys and one American vision nominee.

Below are the students and the awards they received:

· Jacqueline Mae Frey, of Bellevue: Gold Key for photography.

· Jillian Broughton, of Sammamish: American Vision Nominee for “Growing Up Different” (photography); Silver Key for design and photography; honorable mention for art portfolio, design, film and animations, drawing and illustration, and photography.

· Abigail Kirsten, of Sammamish: Silver Key for ceramics and glass; honorable mention for drawing and illustration.

· Rachel Greene, of Bellevue: Silver Key for drawing and illustration; honorable mention for drawing and illustration.

Gold Key Awards in art and writing advance to the national level. Winners will be announced in May, and many students will gain the opportunity to attend ceremonies in Carnegie Hall in New York City where Scholastic Art and Writing is located.