WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri is proud to share that senior Design and Visual Communications student Kacey Kellum was recognized by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for finishing third place in the agency's Building a Logo contest.

In September, the MSBA invited students from across the Commonwealth in Grades 10-12 to design new logos for the agency, which partners Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective public-school facilities. The Building a Logo contest was geared toward connecting students with a deeper understanding of MSBA's work.

Kellum designed and submitted a logo to the MSBA, and her design placed third from those submitted across the state. 

On Wednesday, March 26, Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg, and First Deputy Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of the MSBA James MacDonald visited Northeast Metro Tech to congratulate and recognize Kellum on her excellent design.

Kellum was presented with a $100 prize and certificate of accomplishment from the MSBA during a celebration that included an intimate reception prepared by Northeast Metro Tech Culinary students. The ceremony was attended by Kellum's family, Design and Visual Communications instructors, and school administrators in addition to Goldberg and MacDonald.

“Kacey embodies the talent and spirit of an artist — with a mindful grasp on the reality that a young designer must also be business minded and multi-faceted," said Design and Visual Communications Instructor Brian Anthony Peluso. "Her commitment, dedication and willingness to buy-in on her projects have proven to be valuable attributes and have helped her develop into an impressive, aspiring creative professional."

"Congratulations to Kacey on this well-deserved recognition," said Superintendent DiBarri. "Kacey's talent and skill at Design and Visual Communication were on full display with this design, and we look forward to seeing what she will accomplish when she moves on from Northeast Metro Tech later this year. Her future is bright!"