WPS Receives Optimist Club Art Awards

2/26/2025

Berlin, MD – Students from Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) were honored for their outstanding artwork in the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s Worcester County High School Art Contest.

In February, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club hosted the Worcester County High School Art Contest, a juried event showcasing the artistic talents of high school students. The exhibition displayed 35 pieces of student artwork submitted by various high school art teachers, including George Zaiser, the WPS Art Director.

This competition not only aims to inspire and recognize the creative abilities of students in Worcester County but also emphasizes the significance of quality art education. An impressive total of $2,050 in cash prizes was awarded to participating student artists. Awards included 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention recognitions in Digital Art, Drawing, and Painting. Local artist and educator Lisa Maria Penn served as the judge for the selection of artwork.

Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 School, located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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Participants in the 2025 WPS Optimist Club Art Awards are shown with their certificates of participation, awards, and artwork. Standing from left to right are participants Sydney Todorov (Berlin, MD) and Jayden Scopp (Berlin, MD), 2nd place winner in Drawing Elena Gjoni (Ocean City, MD), 3rd place winner in Painting Levi Phillips (Ocean City, MD), and Honorable Mention in Painting Sydney Tingle (Fenwick Island, DE). Sitting is 3rd place winner in Drawing Angeline Todorov (Berlin, MD), along with participants Mikayla Towns (Pocomoke City, MD) and Kobe Bouzaglo (Berlin, MD).

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Worcester Preparatory School

508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586

Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.