Jamie Accashian
Jamie Accashian is defined by her artwork. She attributes her success in school to art, has made lasting friendships with fellow artists, and serves the community by regularly painting children’s faces at a local carnival.
“I persistently strive to be a better artist, because art is my passion,” Jamie said.
This passion has earned Jamie numerous awards, including a Gold Key award for her high school art portfolio, an honor reserved for the most promising high school artists across the United States.
However, for Jamie, art is not about awards. It is a way of life. Art gives Jamie purpose, individuality, and success. She says that her high school art program “has aroused the creativity that has always been my calling; it has given me a solid place to exercise my creativity and uniqueness, making me a focused and committed student.”
CCF supports Jamie’s artistic endeavors with the Darrell S. Daniels scholarship for students attending a university in the south or southwestern United States. With this award, Jamie will begin her college career studying illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia.
