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On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Orange-Ulster BOCES hosted the 2024 Humanities Honoree Awards Ceremony and Breakfast at the Country Club at Otterkill in Campbell Hall. Thirty-four high school students who have distinguished themselves in the arts and humanities were recognized. This event celebrates seniors and juniors who have stood out amongst their peers by showing an impressive dedication, skill, and commitment to the arts and humanities.
Each high school and the BOCES nominated two students to be the recipients of this award. The honorees and their guests enjoyed a special breakfast held at the Country Club at Otterkill to celebrate the students’ outstanding accomplishments in the fine arts, performing arts, and the humanities.
Janice Werba of Marlboro High School, sang the national anthem. The keynote speaker for the event was OU BOCES graphic designer and freelance illustrator Louis Petersen.
Louis’ art can be seen all around Orange County at schools, store fronts, restaurants and on menus and locally produced product packaging. He has created skateboard graphics and also street murals and graphics for fire trucks. In addition, Louis has created and self-published his extraordinary comics.