Two dozen pieces by Wantagh High School artists were featured in the All-County art exhibit, which was held in March at Herricks High School and hosted by the Nassau County Art Supervisors Association. Students were recognized for their talents at the April 3 board of education meeting.

This year’s All-County artists were:

Wantagh High School: Victoria Chen, Haley Fahey, Ellen Jablonski, Juliana Messina (two pieces), Lexi Merting, Alexander Michaelides, Maximus Naglieri, Samantha Nilsson, Ava Pasqua, Ryan Rice, Mia Rispoli and Dylan Yannelli.

Wantagh Middle School: Zoe Choe, Alyssa Kimball, Marissa Mostransky, Grace Pak and Ava Zampini.

Forest Lake Elementary School: Xander Abel.

Mandalay Elementary School: Francesca Caruso and Julia Schmidt.

Wantagh Elementary School: Penelope Ambroise, Aviana Amendolare and Daniella Mendes.

Each art teacher was able to submit three student pieces to the show. This year’s honored work included drawings, paintings, photographs and mixed-media pieces. Wantagh’s art teachers include Laura Capozzi, Natalie Douglas, Laura DuBois, Jaclyn Gentilesco, Keith Hunter, Taylor Potish and Jamie Rash-Flynn. 

“Our art program continues to thrive,” Superintendent John McNamara said. “We have such a dedicated art staff.”

Kelly Jones, director of fine and performing arts and business, announced each student and handed out certificates. All of the pieces were displayed on the wall of the gymnasium behind the board of education.

“There’s some incredible talent in Wantagh,” Ms. Jones said, “and we’re so proud of our artists.”