Fine Arts is a combination of activities, events and courses throughout Messmer. Not only is it about Art, but it includes Music, Drama, and Broadcast Media. Last year
there was an outstanding number of projects completed like the fall play
No
Child,
Show of Shows, and the school blog. A mural was completed that was designed by Diego Montez and Rolando
Garcia. Their were choir and band performances, Fine Arts Night,
field trips to Chicago, and a trip to Cardinal Stritch University for Studio day.
The Field trip to Cardinal Stritch was amazing and
a great way for students to open up their minds and explore a new environment. It
allowed them to showcase their creativity and perspectives. “Fine Arts teaches you to see differently
once you become an artist,” according to Art Teacher Ms. Rebecca Hoeppner. Art Teacher and Fine Arts Chair Ms. Jennifer Klecker agreed
that Art has a wide variety of things to offer and many learning opportunities. Ms. Klecker stated, “Students will be interested to know that Art is another form of language
which is visual."
The mural was a major accomplishment last year and the students of
Ms. Klecker's Art classes did a fantastic job completing it. Ms. Hoeppner stated
“The mural outside the Art room gets my attention the most because its always
changing. Each section of the mural has its own theme which makes it unique.” Sophomore Deasjiah Morris said this about the mural, "I like and understand the concept of it
and it catches my eye every time I see it.”
One major extracurricular activity related to Fine
Arts is After School Choir. The singers really added to prayer services and masses last year, and brought the house down during
Show of Shows. The choir is lead this year by Senior Artis Galloway-Landon.
The Art Department added Honors Art History for the 2012/2013 school year to bring new projects and learning opportunities to our students. This class will be a great addition to the annual Fine
Arts Night in the spring, as well as pieces brought to
the table by the creative Artist Portfolio Class. Sophmore Keandria Lewis said, “The best part about the Art Department for me is Fine Arts Night because
I get to see that many students from all three of our schools have talent and
can draw very well." Fine Arts should be very interesting and different as it is every year.
--Contributed by Sophomore Ramanda Davis
