Several talented Mahopac CSD artists recently showcased their artwork in the “SITE 2025” exhibition at the Garrison Art Center in Garrison. The exhibit, which ran from March 15-30, was centered around the theme of “Exploring Identity.” The theme allowed students from each of the district’s schools, alongside students from neighboring districts, to express themselves through various forms of art, exploring how they perceive themselves, their culture and personal experiences.
The exhibit celebrated the diverse ways in which identity shapes our world, with each student’s piece offering a unique perspective on the many factors that contribute to our sense of self. Mahopac art department chair and high school art teacher Kaitlin O’Brien expressed how proud she was of all the students’ participation.
“The opportunity to be part of such a meaningful exhibition allowed our students to truly reflect on their identities and express them creatively,” O’Brien said. “It’s inspiring to see their hard work come to life in such a powerful way. I’m proud of each one of them for embracing this theme and contributing to such an impactful show.”
The “SITE 2025” exhibit provided a platform for Mahopac students to reflect on their unique backgrounds and share their stories through the medium of art, adding depth to the ongoing conversation about identity and self-expression.
Austin Road Elementary School
Art teacher: Christopher Williams
Joaquin Auqui Bernal
Aubriella Gibson
Amine Medjahed
Selina Mills
Michael Murphy
Sophia Oliveira Jesus
Abigail Ovalles
Ethan Thomson
Rosa Torres
Aurora VanOrsdale
Artemis Villegas
Blake Weisblatt
Fulmar Road Elementary School
Art teacher: Melissa Lindsay
Alexandra Brytus
Jasper Copp
Koseli Edwards
Emily Faulkner
Emma Frias
Rebekah Grullon
Quinn Healey
Avril Rojas
Michael Sweeney
Aurora Toapanta-Seger
Jaden Velis
Alexander Yapchanyk
Lakeview Elementary School
Art teacher: Brooke O’Neill
Zain Ait Haddou, 3-D Sculpture
Ariana Alvarez, 3-D Sculpture
Lilyrose Charcon, 2-D Collage
Nicholas D’Amore, 3-D Sculpture
Juliet DiLapi, 2-D Painting
Mackenzie Dugan, 3-D Sculpture
Daniel Feng, 3-D Sculpture
Megan Feng, 3-D Sculpture
Emma Gaine, 3-D Sculpture
Kathryn Girven, 3-D Sculpture
Daniel Penafiel, 3-D Sculpture
Julia Poljak, 2-D Painting
Mia Romeo, 3-D Sculpture
Camryn Rosolen, 2-D Painting
Lisandro Soto, 2-D Painting
Maya Zelanzy, 3-D Sculpture
Mahopac Middle School
Art teacher: Ann Lyons
Yulisa Alonzo-Quast
Sophia Andrade
Autumn Arias
Eva Arituce
Ryan Arnold
Abbie Aules
Sophia Carlin
Yarella Chimbo
Leto Copp
Krystiana Cuesta
Sofia Delfino
Matthew DiNizo
Kallista Fitzsimmons
Jenalise Gonzalez
Ava Guzzo
Natalie Hettinger
Valentina Ivezaj
Amy Luczkowski
Brennan Lundy
Tierney McCormilla
Madison Mendes
Aurora Modesto
Alexa Pizzuto
Ellie Potter
Nicole Procel
Annica Razukiewicz
Leo Rejman
Lucas Rossetti
Macaela Sedita
Anthony Tornambe
Jonathan Veliz
Mahopac High School
Art teachers: Kaitlin O’Brien, Jessica Hurban, Sean Flanagan
Kiera Callahan
Sophia Camastro
Ella Comptiello
Sabrina Dealmeida
Donika Gjelaj
Kelsey Mastropietro
Jordanna Palombo
May Rejman
Rebecca Serrano
