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

• A solo exhibition of new and recent landscape paintings by Kay WalkingStick ‘48 is on view through the end of May at Hales New York Gallery. Learn more about Mesas/Mountains/Sky here.
• John Lithgow ‘63 earned his seventh Tony nomination for his work as Roald Dahl in Giant. He recently talked more about this role in the play with Vulture.
• The story behind the dress Tschabalala Self ‘08 wore to the Met Gala was shared in Artsy. Learn more about her friend, designer Brandon Blackwood, who created the stunning gown and their longtime friendship and collaboration.
• A documentary about the prolific photographer Richard Avedon ‘41 premiered at Cannes this May. Read more about the documentary directed by Ron Howard in The Hollywood Reporter.
• Branden Jacobs-Jenkins ‘00-01 was announced as the 2026 Scholastic Awards Alumni Achievement Award recipient. We look forward to celebrating him and this year’s National Medalists at Carnegie Hall!

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Featured image: Jules Mehlman, Hand on Back of Head, Photography. Grade 12, Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ. Alexandra Cappucci, Educator; Region-at-Large, Affiliate. Honorable Mention Portfolio