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Cenain art projects take a steady hand and
a lot of patience such as Sophomore Allyson Richards proj·
ect that she works on in her first hour color and design
class. (P. MAHONEY )

Creative

Expression

Encouraged

L
ooking at the display cases throughout
the school. it was easy to tell students
were enjoying art.
A popular reason for liking art class was
the fact that it gave people the chance to be
themselves. "Art class stimulated unique-
ness," said Senior Ryan O'Neil. Art teacher
Joanne Stevens agreed. "Art was a personal
interpretation of your surroundings," she said.
Junior Phil Jirka commented that his
drawing I class "gave people the opportunity
to express themselves in a productive way."
"Art showed variation in the students,"
said senior Rob Goldfaden.
Many students liked the idea of having
something to call their own. With about ten
different classes offered in art a great deal got
just that.
Stevens also mentioned that more stu-
dents enrolled in art than had in past years.
While some students thought art class was
easy. others found it challenging and even dif-
ficult at times. "It sometimes got frustrating
trying to make something turn out the way you
wanted it to," said Shawn Stokes. a senior.
The art department also added a new
teacher. Ric Heineman. The addition of
Heineman helped in a greater selection of art
classes.
No matter what students enjoyed most,
whether drawing, painting, or pottery. stu-
dents got a good chance to show their talents
in their art classes.

Susan Nich

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Drawing still life is part of the introduction to art
curriculum. Here Freshman Jill Jackes tries to capture
various vases and bottles on paper. (P. MAHONEY )
132 Senior Tony Marino works on his painting during
fourth hour watercoloring class. Watercoloring class
has only been offered by the art department for two
years. (S. MEESE )

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