The community of Woodridge celebrated inherent diversity at a special program on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at the Woodridge Community Center. Featured during the evening were keynote speakers, the Jefferson School Choir and the Latin Dancers from Downers South High School.
In addition to the speakers and performers, Woodridge sponsored a Visual Arts Exhibition and Contest. Several District 99 students contributed to this inaugural event, submitting both 2D and 3D works.
Ceramics I classes, taught by Kathy Myles, created a diversity Mosiac out of ceramic tiles that were student self-portraits. These tiles were then combined to create a large piece, representing the individuality and diversity of every student contributor. “We hope to make this piece part of a public works project here at South High School” said Fine Arts Chairperson Glenn Williams. “We are very pleased with the process and product involved with this very special piece”.
Additionally, self-portrait drawings were submitted by students from the Drawing I classes of Marcia Hansen. After a “People’s Choice” popular vote, three DGS artists were awarded prizes, which included gift certificates to Woodridge restaurants and to Hollywood Blvd. Award winners in the high school portion of the art contest are:
First Prize – Karen Joy Dizon
Second Prize – Ashley Mosby
Third Prize – Jackie Rowley
“We are proud of all of our students and staff for choosing to participate in this event” said Fine Arts Department Chair Glenn Williams. For more information about Fine Arts at South High School, contract Glenn Williams at 795.8681 or visit us at southfinearts.blogpsot.com.
In addition to the speakers and performers, Woodridge sponsored a Visual Arts Exhibition and Contest. Several District 99 students contributed to this inaugural event, submitting both 2D and 3D works.
Ceramics I classes, taught by Kathy Myles, created a diversity Mosiac out of ceramic tiles that were student self-portraits. These tiles were then combined to create a large piece, representing the individuality and diversity of every student contributor. “We hope to make this piece part of a public works project here at South High School” said Fine Arts Chairperson Glenn Williams. “We are very pleased with the process and product involved with this very special piece”.
Additionally, self-portrait drawings were submitted by students from the Drawing I classes of Marcia Hansen. After a “People’s Choice” popular vote, three DGS artists were awarded prizes, which included gift certificates to Woodridge restaurants and to Hollywood Blvd. Award winners in the high school portion of the art contest are:
First Prize – Karen Joy Dizon
Second Prize – Ashley Mosby
Third Prize – Jackie Rowley
“We are proud of all of our students and staff for choosing to participate in this event” said Fine Arts Department Chair Glenn Williams. For more information about Fine Arts at South High School, contract Glenn Williams at 795.8681 or visit us at southfinearts.blogpsot.com.
