Keoni Mcfee, a former Guilford High School student who graduated in 2025 and now attends the University of Hartford, has been selected for the 2025 AP Art and Design Digital Exhibition presented by the College Board. His artwork, drawn from his AP Drawing Sustained Investigation, explores the relationship between human growth and nature using mixed media, collage techniques, and wild-style graffiti. Mcfee is one of only 51 student artists chosen from over 82,000 portfolios submitted worldwide.
This recognition highlights the strength of Guilford High School's visual arts program and the importance of arts education in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. Mcfee's success underscores how personal, reflective exploration—inspired by his mother's care for plants—can lead to exceptional artistic achievement, and serves as a testament to the impact of dedicated teachers like AP art teacher Megan Cassidy.