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Alumni News · April 21, 2016

Sam Smith Wins Overture Awards!

Film alum Sam Smith won the Visual Art category of the Overture Awards!

The Overture Awards, organized by the Cincinnati Arts Association, celebrate excellence in the arts among Greater Cincinnati high school students. For Sam's SOCAPA-made film "String," and his photography, Sam won the grand prize of $4,000 in the Visual Arts category. Congratulations Sam!

Watch Sam's Film!

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