"We make glass the old-fashioned way, using many techniques and tools that are essentially unchanged from those of a century ago." - George Fenton, President

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Fenton Art Glass Honors Williamstown High School Artists



Williamstown, W.Va. (May 16, 2005) – In celebration of the Fenton Art Glass 100th anniversary, Fenton sponsored an art contest for Williamstown High School students.

Over 60 pieces of artwork were submitted for the contest, following the theme, “Fenton – the Next 100 Years.”

Fenton Art Glass honored Williamstown art students at a reception in the Fenton Museum on Tuesday, May 17.

The first place winner, Taylor Woolwine, received an Apple I-Pod Shuffle. The second place award winner was Whitney Cleland. Third place was awarded to Brandon Emerick. Second and third place recipients each received a Fenton T-Shirt. An additional 12 students received honorable mention; Wendy Farr, Mollie Grandick, Genie Koerner, Joseph Marshall, Megan Smith, John McCullough, Dana Wrubleski, Katie Billups, Chelsea McDermott, Mike Cullum, Andrew Keith, Theresa Koerner. Each student receiving honorable mention was presented with a piece of Fenton glass. All students received a certificate of participation.

A reception for the parents and students followed the award ceremony.

The winning entries will be on display at Fenton Art Glass during the Fenton 100th anniversary celebration, July 29 to August 2. For more information, www.fentoncentennial.com.