Saugatuck teen wins nationwide award for hanging picture

Saugatuck High Schooler Olive Alexander has earned nationwide recognition for her images.

Alexander’s {photograph}, “Fresh Caught,” was awarded a National Silver Key in Photography by the 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, based on a neighborhood announcement.

The awards, established in 1923, are the nation’s longest-running program recognizing pupil achievement within the visible and literary arts. Each yr, a whole lot of 1000’s of works are submitted, with solely a choose few advancing to the nationwide stage.

Alexander’s {photograph} was taken for an task in Danielle Hanna’s Intro to Photography at Saugatuck High School. The class is a part of a twin enrollment program with the Kendall College of Art and Design.

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“I was so excited to receive such a distinguished award,” Alexander wrote.

Alexander is Hanna’s fifth pupil to win a Scholastic National Medal since 2017.

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