Your Town: Philanthropists of the Year, FCAL art shows and more

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By Paige Wilson
| 4:14 p.m. December 19, 2017

Front: Shelley Wheeler, Rebecca Bower, Sue Freytag, Peter Freytag and Dottie Papandrea. Back: Lynette Shott, Joe Rizzo, Bill and Carol Tol, Joe and Kathy Marotti, and John and Margaret Subers. Photo courtesy of Shelley Weever

Ann DeLucia, president of FCAL, and Matanzas High School student Annalisa Pereira, who won Best in Show with a sculpture: "WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT." Photo courtesy of Ann DeLucia

Acclaimed author Lynne Matson met with the Matanzas High School Creative Writing Club and Book Club for a writing workshop on Friday, Dec. 8. Photo courtesy of Lauren McElveen

Matanzas JROTC Cadets Charles Wicker, Cesar Berrios, Jonmarco Amaral, Will Hall and Mark Mwuara. Photo courtesy of Major Tom Hall

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Philanthropists of the Year

The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded Peter and Sue Freytag as philanthropists of the year during the National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon at Oceanside Country Club on Nov. 17.

The Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation and the Flagler County Education Foundation both nominated the Freytags for this award.

“The Freytags have done so much for the kids in our community. We are so proud to have them as a part of our FCEF family,” said Joe Rizzo, executive director of the Flagler County Education Foundation.

“Peter and Sue are very special people and do so much for others. We are so grateful for them,” said John Subers, director of the FHFF.

Flagler County Art League new shows

Ann DeLucia, president of FCAL, and Matanzas High School student Annalisa Pereira, who won Best in Show with a sculpture: "WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT." Photo courtesy of Ann DeLucia

Two shows opened Saturday, Dec. 9, at Flagler County Art League for a packed house: Gargiulo Four Women Show and the annual Student Art Show. Here are the winners:

Best of Show

Sculpture by ANNALISA PEREIRA “WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT” Matanzas

Winners by category:

Painting:

First Place- MARIO SAPONARO “TREE LIGHT” Matanzas

Second Place- CHARIS LEIRA “LIFE IN THE BALANCE” Matanzas

Third Place- HALEIGH HENEGAN “BEACH DAY” Matanzas

Fourth Place- REBECCA MARETINEA “SUNDARATA” FPC

Distinction- SABRINA VIVEIROS “MARSH MEMORY” Matanzas

Merit- RAY GALLANT “MYSTERIES IN SPACE” FPC

Honorable Mention- SIERRA HIGGENS “EXTERNAL ORGANS” Matanzas

Drawing:

First Place- ISABEL SUPINSKI “SWINE DEMISE” FPC

Second Place- ARIA REITER “PASTEL NATURE” FPC

Third Place- GWEN MORAN “SYMBOLIZE YOURSELF” FPC

Fourth Place- MARK JACKSON “THE HAIR THAT HIDES THE PAIN” FPC

Distinction- MARIO SAPONARO “I SCREAM” Matanzas

Sculpture:

First Place- ANNALISA PEREIRA “WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT” Matanzas

Second Place- TALIA HARBATER “DRAGON” Matanzas

Third Place- MACY MASONER “YELLOW GECKO” Matanzas

Fourth Place- LEASIA LUGO “FLORAL LIZARD” Matanzas

Distinction- MIRANDA MCSWAIN “RUN LIKE THE WIND” Matanzas

Digital Photography:

First Place- MADISON IMPERIO “BROOKLYN REBEL” FPC

Second Place- MACKENZIE LATHAM “DISPERSE” FPC

Third Place- KAYLA FAIR “RED FRILLY DRESS” FPC

Fourth Place- ZARIA GEORGE “MACKENZIE” FPC

Photography:

First Place- MONICA LOVELETTE “AFTER THE STORM” FPC

Digital Design:

First Place- BENJAMIN WARD “STRUCK ONE” FPC

Second Place- ADAM YOUNG “FCAL LOGO” FPC

Third Place- ABIGAIL MUNOZ “MERMAID” FPC

Fourth Place- DYLAN GERMANO “SKATE EVERYTHING” FPC

Distinction- DHONAYSIA MCFADDIN “MUMMY FACE” FPC

Merit- ALEXANDRA COLON “FOOTBALL GRUNGE” FPC

Honorable Mention- SETH LEISTER “GRUNGE” FPC

Mixed Media:

First Place- MORGAN SHARMAN “JIRANWADI” Matanzas

Second Place- JORDON HESS “COLLAGE WITH A MESSAGE” Matanzas

Acclaimed author Lynne Matson met with the Matanzas High School Creative Writing Club and Book Club for a writing workshop on Friday, Dec. 8. Photo courtesy of Lauren McElveen

Author holds writing workshop for Matanzas students

Acclaimed author Lynne Matson met with the Matanzas High School Creative Writing Club and Book Club for a writing workshop on Friday, Dec. 8. Lynne Matson is best known for the novel "Nil," which earned a spot as a nominee on the 2015/2016 Florida Teens Read list.

Matson guided students through the writing process as they collaborated to turn basic prompts into captivating stories. She shared her experience of becoming a professional writer and inspired students to follow their own dreams, whether they wish to become writers or do something else entirely.

Matanzas High School JROTC at SEC Championship Game

Matanzas JROTC Cadets Charles Wicker, Cesar Berrios, Jonmarco Amaral, Will Hall and Mark Mwuara. Photo courtesy of Major Tom Hall

Matanzas JROTC cadets took part in the presentation of the American Flag during the National Anthem at the Southeastern Conference Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Dec. 2.