Wheatley Students Shine in Gardening Calendar Art Competition

By The Williston Post Staff

Six talented students from The Wheatley School in the East Williston Union Free School District have been honored for their exceptional artwork in the 2025 Gardening Calendar and Guide, following their success in the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Student Art Competition.

Freshmen Reagan Dunn, Carolina Millan, Danielle Shalomov, and Grace Xuereb, along with juniors Audrey Rogan and Zayneb Zafar, received awards for their creative contributions.

Here’s how these young artists were recognized:

• Reagan Dunn earned a Gold Level Award for her artwork, which will be featured in March, as well as a Bronze Level Award for another piece that will appear on a monthly page.

• Carolina Millan received a Bronze Level Award for her artwork, which will appear on a monthly page.

• Danielle Shalomov earned a Silver Level Award, and her piece will be included on the back collage page.

• Grace Xuereb was awarded a Gold Level Award for her artwork, which will be featured in December.

• Audrey Rogan and Zayneb Zafar both received Bronze Level Awards for their artwork, which will also be featured on monthly pages.

The Gardening Calendar and Guide provides home gardeners with tips, advice, and best practices. Through their artistic contributions, these students have not only captured the beauty of seasonal themes but also inspired their peers in the arts. Congratulations to these exceptional young artists!