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High School Short Fiction Winners

Pennsbury Sophomore Named Top High School Fiction Writer

 The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest for High-School students is pleased to announce the winners for the Spring 2026 contest. Sara Templeton of Yardley, a tenth-grader at Pennsbury High School, placed first for “The Boy Who Painted the Sunset.” Jason Marks of Sellersville, a tenth-grader at Pennridge High School, placed second for “The Grave.” Sarah Lueck of Doylestown, a senior at Central Bucks West High School, placed third for “Echoes and Revelations.” There were 50 entries in this year’s contest. Dr. Ellen Pratofiorito, a faculty member at Bucks County Community College, made the final selections. Of Templeton’s story, Pratofiorito said, “With sensitivity and nuance, the writer addresses the value, and the limitations, of art in the difficult life of one boy as he is growing up. Starting with a rich description of a sunset, the writer bravely sets art alongside the life problems which art cannot solve, though we see at the same time, through the main character, that art may help us survive, and maybe even hope to thrive." The final judge commented on Marks’ story by saying, “This story captures the dialogue, tone of voice, and thought patterns of its main characters, primarily a group of teenage boys, in a way that is engaging and believable. The writer manages what begins as light and even humorous dialogue to turn to some of the darker and more existential questions and threats troubling us all—about isolation, loneliness, and self-doubt.” Lueck’s story “explores the grief and trauma of an accident which causes the loss of sight for the main character,” wrote the judge. “The story works through the slow progress towards acceptance and even perhaps moments of unexpected appreciation in the new life thrust onto the narrator, who, in an unusual choice, turns out not to be a human first-person narrator, but a dragon.” The winners will be honored at a celebration at 7 p.m., Wednesday. April 22, in Tyler Hall on the Newtown Campus. Bucks County Community College’s Newtown Campus is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940.
Art exhibition with various sculptures and paintings on display, with visitors observing.

Celebrate Arts at Bucks with 61st Annual Student Art Exhibition

 Bucks County Community College invites the public to Arts at Bucks, the annual multi-week celebration that showcases all that the School of Arts and Communication has to offer. Arts at Bucks features the 61st Annual Student Art Exhibition, with dozens of works students created over the last year. Media includes ceramics, dance, digital media, drawing, film, fine woodworking, graphic design, jewelry, music, painting, printmaking, photography, 2D design, 3D design, video, and web design. The exhibition will be on view from Friday, April 24 through Tuesday, May 12 in the Hicks Art Center. The public is invited to the exhibition reception, open studios, alumni and student art and craft sale, and the art scholarship and award ceremony on Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. “This year's exhibition runs the gamut in all arts media that students at Bucks learn,” noted Clifford Eberly, the College’s senior manager of galleries and exhibitions. “What is most striking is witnessing the tremendous results of students devoted to the process, both collaboratively and individually, to fulfill their creative visions in their works.” New this year is the Bucks Alumni and Student Art, Book and Maker Fair Saturday, April 25, from 10 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Maker Fair takes place in the courtyard outside the Hicks Art Center and 3-D Arts Building. In case of inclement weather, the Maker Fair will be moved indoors to 3-D Arts Building room 001. The Arts at Bucks schedule for April 26 is as follows: 61st Annual Student Exhibition Reception Noon – 4 p.m., Hicks Art Center; 2 p.m., Arts Scholarship and Award Ceremony Open Studios 1 – 4 p.m., Hicks Art Center and 3-D Arts Building Fine Woodworking, Jewelry, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Foundry Wood Turning Demonstration 1 – 2 p.m., Hicks Art Center, Room 130 Matt Overton shows his expertise in the art of Wood Turning. Bronze Pour Demonstration 3 p.m., 3-D Arts Building, Metal Foundry Faculty member Jon Burns guides a team of artists through the process of casting bronze sculpture. What’s more, Arts at Bucks also features music, film, and dance presentations by students for their end-of-semester or end-of-year projects. More events include: Wednesday, April 22 – Madrigal Singers, 7 p.m., Zlock Performing Arts Center Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2 – Bucks Drama Club presents “The Great Gatsby,” 7 p.m., Zlock Performing Arts Center ($10 adults/$5 students) Monday, May 4 – Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m., Zlock Performing Arts Center Tuesday, May 5 – Music Ensembles, 7 p.m., Zlock Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 6 – Bucks Filmfest, 12:30 p.m., Zlock Performing Arts Center Thursday, May 7 – Student Comedy Improv, 7 p.m., Zlock Performing Arts Center Friday, May 8 – Bucks Dance Showcase, 7 p.m., Zlock Performing Arts Center Arts at Bucks is hosted by the College’s School of Arts and Communication, which offers eight associate degree majors and two certificate programs. Bucks County Community College is an accredited institutional member of both the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the National Association of Schools of Music. Most Arts at Bucks events are free and open to the public. The Drama Club event is ticketed. The Newtown campus is located at 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa., 18940, where there is ample free parking. Follow @bcccartscomm on Instagram.
Members of Bucks County Community College’s Learning Resources department dressed to impress at the Salute to Mother’s Scholarship Tea last year.

Scholarship Tea Honors Founding Mothers and Mothers of Today

 Bucks County Community College invites the public to its 19th annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Tyler Formal Gardens. In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary and Bucks County’s deep historical roots, this year’s theme is America’s Founding Mothers, honoring women whose leadership, resilience, and commitment to education helped shape our nation. The Salute to Mothers scholarship, established in 2007 by Professor Emerita Betty Tsai, has awarded more than 265 scholarships, providing over $366,000 in financial assistance to students pursuing their academic goals while raising a family. One such student is Kassandra Castillo, a journalism major and past recipient of the Salute to Mothers scholarship. Castillo, the editor-in-chief of the award-winning Centurion student newspaper, a freelance journalist, and a member of the Class of 2026, will share her inspiring story as the keynote student speaker. In the tented event space in the Tyler Formal Gardens, guests can learn about our nation’s founding mothers by taking in student research projects on display. They will also enjoy live music by acclaimed violinist Claudia Pelligrini while sampling tea sandwiches and dessert catered by Simply Delicious by Tina. Attendees can also try their luck to win a variety of raffle baskets overflowing with sought-after gifts from local businesses. Tickets for the Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea are $70 each, or a table of eight for $480. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To purchase tickets, visit salutetomothers.net. For more information, email foundation@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8224. Bucks County Community College is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., where there is ample free parking. The Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea takes place in the event tent in the Tyler Formal Gardens, located behind historic Tyler Hall on the campus. For a campus map and directions, visit our Newtown Campus web page. ```

Opening Doors for Generations

Philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein are opening doors for generations through education, compassion, and action.