In the fall of 2025, Kian E. '25 showcased his photography skills by entering the Connecticut Youth Photo Competition, ASAP!'s 14th Annual Celebration of Young Photographers. Kian’s work stood out among submissions from 280 students across 58 towns throughout the state. Both of his unedited photographs, Swan Lake and Graceful Grit were selected as part of the top 60 and earned a spot in a special exhibition at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury.
Kian’s photograph Swan Lake was recognized for its beauty and its embodiment of the competition’s theme of “grace.” This stunning piece earned Kian First Place in the Middle School category, as selected by a panel of judges.