Horry, Georgetown Co. high schoolers win contest to exhibit art at MYR airport
Five high school students from the Horry and Georgetown County school systems will have their art seen by those traveling to and from Myrtle Beach, thanks to the annual Myrtle Beach International Airport Student Art Contest. This year, twenty pieces were submitted from six schools throughout the two counties.
Theme of Celebrating South Carolina’s Diverse Ecology
The artworks followed the theme of celebrating the diverse ecology of South Carolina. The winners, who were chosen by popular vote via social media, received a cash prize and will have their artwork displayed in the airport. The airport held an award ceremony on Thursday, inviting Miley Watts of Socastee High School to accept her first-place award for “Carolina Wren with Yellow Jasmine.”
Winners and Recognition
The airport also awarded Rylee O’Leary from the Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology for the piece “Otterly” and Arella Elmore of North Myrtle Beach High for “Coastal Turtle.” Rylie Rhodes of St. James High and Ellyn Fox of Waccamaw High were granted honorable mentions for “Colors of a Myrtle Beach Morning” and “Brookgreen’s Entrance,” respectively.
Further Details
Visit here for more information on the Myrtle Beach International Airport Student Art Contest.
Award Ceremony and Recognition
The airport held an award ceremony on Thursday, inviting Miley Watts of Socastee High School to accept her first-place award for the piece “Carolina Wren with Yellow Jasmine.”
Cash Prizes and Airport Display
The winners, chosen through popular vote on social media, received a cash prize and the opportunity to have their artwork displayed at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.
Recognition of Talent
Recognition was also given to Rylee O’Leary, Arella Elmore, Rylie Rhodes, and Ellyn Fox for their exceptional artworks submitted to the contest.
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