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Annual Art Show Overflowing
with Talent and Creativity
June 2011
Anyone who attended the Monticello Schools annual art exhibit could easily see the hard work and dedication that the Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students invested into creating their works of art.
The high school gym was overflowing with panels filled with colorful creations, deep imagery and stunning techniques. Sculptures filled multiple tables with everything from tubular graphics to handcrafted creatures.
According to head art teacher Brenda Sywalski, this year’s display of student work was the largest ever, as was the size of the crowd that came to view it.
Through the years, research studies have shown a positive link between student success in academic subjects and their exposure to the arts. It was found that by including art in the educational process it helped youngsters excel in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
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1: RJK Middle School student Brandon
Cerna was excited to show his family members the work he did in
his art class this year. According to Brandon, he enjoyed his
class so much that he plans to take more art whenever he can.
From left are his sisters Devenney and Susy Cerna, who both
attend the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, and his mom Susy
Miller. Ms. Miller expressed how “amazed” she was at the level
of talent exhibited at the show and hopes that one of her
children will aspire to be a professional artist.
2: Monticello High School graduating senior Nicole Ryan is flanked by her two art teachers Jay Brooks and Lisa Baisley. Nicole plans to major in studio art at Orange County Community College in the fall.
3: Art teacher Elizabeth Bassett invited her family to enjoy the student art show. Her son Owen attends the Emma C. Chase Elementary School and created his unique hat in Ellen McNally’s art class. Also pictured is her husband Michael.
4: Monticello High School sophomore Ashley Berger was proud to show her mom Colette the plethora of work she created in her digital art class this year.
Highlights from the MHS / RJK Annual Art Exhibit
