From April 1-29, advanced art students from Crown Point High School had their works displayed at the annual Tri-Kappa Art Show. Admitted artworks were entered into a contest, and numerous monetary awards as well as a senior scholarship were given.
On April 22, students and families attended the awards ceremony and National Art Honor Society cord ceremony. One student, senior Jules Rush, won a Patron Award for her piece that encapsulated the idea of school.
“I got the patron award for my piece, ‘Through the Looking Glass,’ which was an acrylic painting depicting a girl in black and white at a school looking through a magnifying glass. On the other side was a bunch of colors representing finding yourself,” Rush said. “I thought the ceremony went really well. It was just really fun to experience all the art and cheer for all my friends.”
Every year, seniors submit an application for the Award of Excellence Scholarship. This year’s winner was senior McKayla Surprenant.
“I filled out all the forms and then we just had to submit pictures of the artwork and written descriptions of what they meant or what the meaning behind them was,” Surprenant said. “I like drawing [animals] realistically, that’s kind of my goal – draw them as realistically as I can. I committed to Purdue and the scholarship will definitely help me.”
The art classes at CPHS provide a relaxing environment for students to thrive in. Students can freely express themselves in their own individualistic way.
“What I like most about being in advanced art is how it challenges me to become a better artist. There are so many talented artists around me that it pushes me,” senior Caitlyn Nitcher said. “I have grown so much from the environment. Viewing others’ artworks allows me to try new styles and techniques.”
The skills developed during the school year can take a person far in their life, which opens them up to a multitude of different opportunities.
“It’s definitely a new experience,” junior Lindzie Paape said. “Mrs. Quinn was keen on how much my project would catch people’s eyes, and it did.”
