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Marissa Iamartino's "Summer Air"
THOMPSON — Marissa Iamartino, 18, of Thompson, was recently announced as a gold medal winner in the 2012 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Her photograph, “Summer Air,” was automatically entered into the national competition after being named a Gold Key winner in the 23rd annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards.
She also won a Silver Key award for her artwork “In Cold Blood” during the Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards.
She plans to attend the Mass College of Art in Boston in the fall to continue pursuing her love of art.
“Receiving this award is a huge honor, and I am so grateful,” Iamartino said. “I am so blessed to be surrounded by amazing friends and family who inspire me every day, and I’d just like to thank all of them for everything they have done and continue to do for me.”