Artist of the month

January 26, 2012 • written by Ariane Andrada  
Filed under Arts, Top Stories

Every month Gahr art teachers choose one of their students to be Artist of the Month. Multimedia Sculpture Teacher Kerry Grover chose Enya Hernandez (10) as this month’s artist. “I feel good that someone noticed that I have a great talent,” Hernandez said. One may perceive art as a beautiful painting... Read more »

Alternating identities: a mind within a mind

January 26, 2012 • written by Melissa Magcale  
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Junior students from  ATA are currently making self-portraits of their alter egos. Someone’s alter ego is their alternate personality. For example, an introvert’s alter ego would be an extrovert. Not only are the ATA students working on this project for a good grade, but they are also figuring out... Read more »

Showing off talent until the end of time

January 24, 2012 • written by Justin Lewis  
Filed under Arts, Top Stories

This year’s talent show was quite a mixed bag, filled with dancing, singing, and some rather unexpected acts. From your singers with a guitar to a guy playing cymbals, the talent show had something for everyone. There was even a little bit of stand-up comedy from our hosts Jeremias Corona (12) and... Read more »

Artist of the month: Under the Sea with Tia Smith

November 9, 2011 • written by Anantha Ram Naidu  
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Rachel Geiger, Multimedia Sculpture Teacher, chose artist Tia Smith (12) for the artist of the month after being surprised by her skills. Geiger had assigned an art project consisting of a clay pot made entirely out of clay coils that represent a design or a trend that inspires. Tia’s art really stood... Read more »

More than just an art class

November 9, 2011 • written by Tia Smith  
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ATA was created 15 years ago and originally was started with a grant request by our Principal, Dr. Gina Zietlow, to ensure that Gahr High School recognized everyone, including the gifted art kids.Gregg Kincaid is one of the ATA advisers who appreciates ATA. “Well, I think the students get very close... Read more »