Senior Mae Kline recently received a Gold Key Scholastic Art Award for her painting Miss Marlo.  The award is presented by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program, the longest-running, most  prestigious educational initiative supporting student achievement in the visual and literary arts in the  United States. In addition, sophomore Katie Scott received Honorable Mention from the Scholastic Art  Awards for her drawing Unc. 

Mae is the daughter of Gregory and Mary Kline of Athens. She is currently working with teacher  Luke Graves in Athens Academy’s honors-level Senior Portfolio class. Mae is the vice president of the  Environmental Club and is in her fourth year as a member of the Honor Council. 

Katie is the daughter of Trey and Anna Scott of Athens. 

The Gold Key award is part of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program and is presented  by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers as part of its annual contest. According to their website,  their mission is to “identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their  remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.” 

Athens Academy is an independent, co-educational school for students in K3 through 12th grade,  located on a beautiful 152-acre campus in Northeast Georgia. Now in its 55thyear, Athens Academy  pursues its mission of “excellence with honor” through academics, athletics, fine arts, and service and  leadership. Ranked the #1 private school in Athens, #9 private school in the state of Georgia, and #1  private school outside Metro Atlanta (Niche.com).  

For more information, please contact Kelley Cuneo, communications director, at  [email protected] or 706-433-2410.