Scholastic Awards alumni go on to do incredible things! Read news about notable alumni below: 

• Sanjana Shah ’24 is advocating for reforms to make the court system less traumatic for foster children. She recently developed Lily Testifies in Court, a book to help kids navigate juvenile court. Read her story here.  

• José Parlá ’89 is debuting his first solo exhibition at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, José Parlá: Homecoming. The exhibition, open through Sunday, July 6, 2025, features a live mural creation and a gallery transformed into Parlá’s studio.  

• Kinsale Drake ’17 has published The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket, a poetry collection that explores Diné Poetics and honors her Native and poetic ancestors. Learn more and order a copy here. 

• Ken Burns ‘71 is debuting a new PBS documentary on Leonardo da Vinci, exploring the life of the iconic 15th-century artist. The special, which premieres on November 18, highlights da Vinci’s genius as one of history’s most fascinating figures. Watch an interview with Burns from CBS Sunday Morning about his latest film.  

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