Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Pops of red and orange color burst forth from the painting of a lounging tiger, an image junior India Getty-Pruss (L19) created in honor of the Lunar New Year. The talented artist, who is a student leader and captain of the Cross Country team, has always enjoyed art and has taken a range of AP art courses. But this year she broke new ground — being named the winner of the school’s annual competition. The Lunar New Year card contest was started in winter 2014 as a way of connecting with the many international families and alumni that celebrate the holiday. During the past eight years art teacher Chia Hersk (L88, U92) has challenged her students to depict Fire Monkeys, Earth Dogs, Metal Oxen and, now, Water Tigers. Here is a look at the past winners of the card contest. Wishing all our families a year of health and prosperity!

2022, Year of the Tiger: India Getty-Pruss (L19)

2021, Year of the Ox: Allyanna Westcott (L20)

2020, Year of the Rat: Piper Snowber

2019, Year of the Pig: Wendy Lazo-Dowdy (L15, U19)

2018, Year of the Dog: Wendy Lazo-Dowdy (L15, U19)

2017, Year of the Rooster: Wendy Lazo-Dowdy (L15, U19)

2016, Year of the Monkey: Misaki Koboyashi (U16)

2015, Year of the Goat: Misaki Koboyashi (U16)

2014, Year of the Snake: Ellen Liu (U14)