Meet The Ledger s 2021 Silver Garland Award winners
Ledger staff
Harrison School for the Arts
Paisley Jayne Wright displayed passion and leadership in applying her talents in the field of visual and performing arts to serving the community. She has been involved in countless scene productions – helping to paint sets, apply makeup and costumes and working behind the scenes with crews. Wright received the Purchase Award for her craftsmanship that was entered in the Polk Museum of Art. And her artwork has been used to teach younger peers different techniques.
Parents: Jennifer and Tyson Wright.
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School
The Ledger s 45th annual Silver Garland Awards presented online
A worldwide pandemic didn’t stop Polk County students from pursuing their goals, and once again The Ledger adjusted to honor those students in a non-traditional way.
The Ledger held an online presentation Friday to reveal winners of the 45th annual Silver Garland Awards. It is the second consecutive year that the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented the traditional awards ceremony to be held in person.
The Silver Garlands is the longest-running and most prestigious awards program for high school students in Polk County. The awards, not intended as a talent contest or a scholastic competition, recognize students for service to their schools and their communities.