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Twelve student artworks (6 from Ramapo and 6 from Indian Hills) were selected for display at the Young Expressions Exhibition. Young Expressions is an annual juried art exhibition hosted by the Art Center of Northern New Jersey, featuring outstanding artwork by high school students from selected districts. The exhibition celebrates emerging artists and showcases a wide range of media, techniques, and creative expression.
Indian Hills High School:
- Cadie Reed - Astronaut, Digital. Grade 11, AP Studio Art, Ms. Batti-Valovina
- Gracie Hernandez - Tongue Tied, Mixed Media. Grade 11, AP Studio Art, Ms. Batti-Valovina
- Avery Gall - Paper Stars, Colored Pencil. Grade 12, AP Studio Art, Ms. Batti-Valovina
- Demi Walker - Stream, Mixed Media Collage. Grade 12, AP Studio Art, Ms. Batti-Valovina
- Mason Rutler - Crowned by Time, Digital Photography. Grade 10, Digital Photography 1, Mrs. DeGooyer
- Teresa Gurnari - Leap and Take Flight, Wire Sculpture. Grade 11, Sculpture & Ceramics 1, Ms. Finnedt
Ramapo High School:
- Julia Elliott - Jaz Night, Oil Pastel. Grade 12, AP Studio Art, Mr. Quirk
- Lucy Carr - The Phoenix, Watercolor. Grade 11, Advanced Studio Art Honors, Mr. Quirk
- Eirica Feehan - Helm of the Phoenix, acrylic. Grade 11, Advanced Studio Art Honors, Mr. Quirk
- Emma Mattioli - Descending, Pen and Ink. Grade 11, Advanced Studio Art Honors, Mr. Quirk
- Dylan Seide - Cityscape, Digital Photography. Grade 12, Digital Photography 2, Mrs. Higbie
- Philip Strauf - Looking for Tomorrow, Digital Photography. Grade 12, Digital Photography 2, Mrs. Higbie
The exhibition was on view from January 7-15, 2026, at the Geltman Gallery at the Art Center of Northern New Jersey. At the closing reception on Thursday, January 15, six district students received special recognition:
Ramapo:
Philip Strauf - 3RD PLACE - Best in Show (Looking for Tomorrow, Digital Photography)
Julia Elliot - 2ND PLACE - Drawing Category (Jaz Night, Oil Pastel)
Indian HiIlls
Teresa Gurnari - 1ST PLACE Mixed Media Category (Leap and Take Flight, Wire Sculpture)
Gracie Hernandez - HONORABLE MENTION Mixed Media Category (Tongue Tied, Mixed Media)
Avery Gall - 3RD PLACE - Drawing Category (Paper Stars, Colored Pencil)
Cadie Reed - 3RD PLACE - Digital Art Category (Astronaut, Digital)