Spring 2008

We have ended a very successful 2007-08 school year. A wide variety of media and techniques were offered in Art 1, 2, 3, 4 and Computer Graphics courses. Students have worked very hard on many projects which are displayed in the new 2007-2008 Gallery. They have become more proficient in their drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramics skills, as well as expanded their personal level of expression and creativity.

We traveled to Herrington, Kansas in April for the Flint Hills League Art Contest. We had a great day and the following students medaled:

Colored Pencil: Rachel King - 1st

Charcoal: Alex Schubert - 3rd

Computer Art: Jeremy Jackson - 1st

Graphic Arts: Brandon Nech - 1st; Hannah Buenger - 2nd

Mixed Media : Lance Williamson - 1st

Printmaking: Jacob Peterson - 1st; Kady Paul - 2nd; Lance Williamson - 3rd

Micsellaneous 2-D: Brock Thornburgh - 1st

Our Annual Open House was on May 15. Parents, friends and community patrons visited school and viewed student artwork that filled the art room and adjacent band room.

As usual, I will miss my seniors - they were a terrific group and showed great leadership in the classroom and in Art Club. I am looking forward to next year's group as well!

Keep in touch with the Art Department. My e-mail address is gbean@usd420.org. We welcome your comments on our web page, and hope you are checking out our galleries!

Mrs. Bean