Northeast Metro Tech’s Kacey Kellum recognized as a Massachusetts School Building Authority logo contest winner

Superintendent David DiBarri was proud to share that senior Design and Visual Communications student Kacey Kellum, of Malden, was recognized by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for winning third place in MSBA’s Building a Logo contest. In September, MSBA invited students from across the Commonwealth in Grades 10-12 to design new logos for the agency, which partners with 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 MSBA, and her design placed third.

On Wednesday, March 26, Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg and MSBA First Deputy Treasurer and CEO 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!”