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OCSA students were recognized as 2026 YoungArts Award Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation
The following students were recognized as 2026 YoungArts Award Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements. YoungArts Award Winners receive a monetary award of $250, and Winners with Distinction are invited to participate in National YoungArts Week and have their work further evaluated for cash awards of up to $10,000. Attendees of National YoungArts Week who meet the eligibility requirements are also considered for nomination to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.Classical MusicJiyu Lee (IM, ‘26) - ViolinDanceAaron Chang (CMD, ‘26) - Modern/Contemporary (Winner with Distinction)Richie Granese (CMD, ‘26) - Modern/Contemporary (Winner with Distinction)Arianna Ramirez (BF, ‘26) - Mexican FolkloricJadon Vo (CMD, ‘25) - ChoreographyDesignMary Hong (PD, ‘26) - (Winner with Distinction)FilmNelan Castillo (FTV, ‘25) - Narrative