Scholastic Awards alumni go on to do incredible things! Read news about notable alumni below, then take a moment to share your own updates with us here.

• Tracy Reese ’81 was recently featured in InStyle after former President Barack Obama reflected on one of his favorite Michelle Obama looks, a Tracy Reese dress from the 2008 campaign trail that is now on display at the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

• Joe Mantello ’80 earned his third Tony Award this year for Best Direction of a Play for Death of a Salesman, one of several acclaimed productions in his distinguished Broadway career.

• Idelle Weber ’47 is being celebrated in Pop Insider: The Collection of the Artist Idelle Weber, a special auction and exhibition at Wright that features works from the artist’s personal collection and celebrates her lasting contributions to Pop art.

• John Shearer ’63-66 is featured in American Moments, a new documentary that highlights influential images and stories from American history and showcases his distinguished career as a photographer.

• Tschabalala Self ’08 recently opened Tools of Worship, her first exhibition at Petzel in New York, featuring new paintings and sculptures that expand her ongoing exploration of identity and representation.

• Kara Newhouse ’05 debuted her picture book The Story of Everything: The Story of You! this year. Illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Kate Cosgrove, the book is a lyrical exploration of the history of our universe and children’s place within it.

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Featured image: Kira Biering, December Night, Painting. Grade 12, Rose Hill High School, Rose Hill, KS. Levi Barton, Educator; Mark Arts, Affiliate. Silver Medal