March 2012
‘BLONDE’ MOMENT PHS theatre becomes one of first to perform hit musical
‘Kodiak Flapjack’ visits Memorial Auditorium Elementary schools Read Across America
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George Nettels Elementary School kindergarten students Webb Fern (left) and Christopher Morgan sing the ABCs during lunch as part of the school’s Lunchtime Sing Time program.
FROM THE COVER Gabby Murnan wows as Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
The PCMS Amateur Theatrical Society took to the stage at Memorial Auditorium to perform “Kodiak Flapjack”
Elementary schools feature several activities to celebrate Read Across America Day
ALSO INSIDE
Lakeside play celebrates Black History Month
Two PHS wrestlers win state
USD 250 Foundation presents Mini-Grants
PCMS conducts “Hunger Games”
PCMS students sweep County Spelling Bee
Bonds forged during YouthFriends
Meadowlark honors Mrs. Degruson
And more...
‘Glad things are different today’ Lakeside play addresses social rights movement, celebrates Black History Month For most people, it was Feb. 10, 2012. For Faith Turner, a fourthgrade student at Lakeside Elementary School, it was Dec. 1, 1955. During a play performed at Lakeside last month, Turner portrayed Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks, who became well-known 57 years ago after being arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman on that fateful December day in Montgomery, Ala. The play, which told Parks’ story and that of the Montgomery Bus Boycott that followed, was performed by fourthgraders in Babs Tims’ morning reading group. “It was interesting studying this and performing it,” Turner said, “because you could actually feel what it was like in 1955. It felt kind of sad, because it was a time when white people and black people couldn’t join together or get along.” The play was conducted as part of the school’s study of Black History Month. Tims said the play is the school’s way of honoring the men and women who fought for social justice dur-
ing a crucial period of American history. “We feel that by doing this short re-enactment of one of the most infamous moments,” Tims
said, “we not only learn more about it, but we also honor the people that we’re studying and talking about. It integrates social studies, history and literature, all of which are subjects we study every day at school.” Isaac Plain portrayed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during Friday’s play, a performance that included a recital of a portion of Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. “I think Martin Luther King was a good guy who fought for
the right things,” Plain said. “He helped Rosa Parks and he helped a lot of other people, too.” For many of the students, being involved in the play was an eye-opening experience. “I didn’t know that white people treated black people in that way back then,” Kassidy O’Dell, who played the bus driver, said. “It felt awful to know that white kids and black kids couldn’t go to school together.” Sydney Linahan, who portrayed a police officer, said she was “surprised” by much of what she learned. “I didn’t really know anything about this stuff, and it’s very shocking to learn,” she said. “I hope this play will make other people want to learn about this time period and about Rosa Parks.” Mac Biggs, who portrayed Parks’ lawyer, said learning about the past made him feel good about the progress that has been made in the United States. “There were a lot of people who were mistreated back then,” Biggs said, “and I don’t like that. I’m glad things are different today.”
Tims garners national honor In October 2011, the International Reading Association launched its Celebrated Teacher of the Year campaign. Aimed at honoring this nation’s educators, the campaign called for the public to nominate educators “who inspired you.” Sixty teachers from throughout the United States were nominated, and public voting was available on the IRA’s website. On Wednesday, March 7, the IRA announced that Lakeside Elementary School 4th-grade teacher Babs Tims, with 883 votes, was the winner of the first IRA Celebrated Teacher Award. Tims will be
honored at the IRA’s 57th Annual Convention in Chicago, which takes place from April 30 to May 2. Tims, in her 33rd year at Lakeside, said she will accept the award on behalf of her colleagues. “I don’t see this as just an award for me,” she said. “I think it’s an award that I share with all of my fellow educators and with the students. I’m proud to be a Dragon, and I’m especially proud to be a teacher at a school I love.” Lakeside Principal Courtney McCartney praised Tims for her love of teaching and learning. “It didn’t take this award to know that Babs is among the nation’s best teachers,” McCartney said. “Her passion for education and her remarkable talent to connect with the students are known to anyone and everyone who has seen her in action.”
‘Our sunshine’ Surprise ceremony held for Meadowlark school counselor Every day, Meadowlark Elementary School Counselor Melinda Degruson does whatever she can to put a smile on the faces of the students and her colleagues. During a surprise February ceremony, the students and staff returned the favor. Degruson was honored during an all-school assembly as part of the school’s recognition of National School Counselor Week. Students from each grade recited written tributes to their counselor, which was followed by an all-school vocal performance of the song “You Are My Sunshine.” “She really is our sunshine,” Principal Becky Bedene said. “Just being in the same building as
Melinda Degruson brings everyone up. She lifts our spirits when we’re down and makes our highs even higher. It’s a true thrill to have her as a colleague, and we wanted to show her how much we all appreciate everything she does.” Degruson, who fought back tears during the ceremony, said the outpouring of support only solidified what she already knew. “We are a family here,” she said. “These students are my family. The staff here is my family. For them to put together this ceremony means the world to me. Everyone at this wonderful school deserves something like this. The level of appreciation I have for everyone here knows no limits.”
PCMS ‘Hunger Games’ event promotes literacy With the upcoming release of “The Hunger Games” movie, the book that inspired the film has become even more popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. “I think the book is extremely adventurous,” PCMS 8thgrader Emily Norris said. “It’s thrilling, and I love it.” In mid-March, PCMS hosted its own version of The Hunger Games, an activity developed to promote reading among the students.
To participate in the event, students had to read “The Hunger Games” and pass the subsequent Accelerated Reader test. “The whole idea was to promote literacy and get kids excited about reading,” Language Arts teacher Angela Lewis said. “I was thrilled by how much it worked. The students really bought into it.” When the event was announced, approximately 60 students had read the book. By March 12,
nearly 170 students had qualified for the event. The PCMS version of The Hunger Games featured a variety of physical and mental challenges, including knot-tying, trivia and BINGO. There was also a “refueling station,” which featured food and drinks provided by the students’ parents. Eighth-grade student Hannah Oertle said she enjoyed the activity. “Mrs. Lewis was really excited about
this, and I think that made all of the students excited, too. It was a great idea and a very fun activity.” Christian Adams, 8th-grade, said he knew many of the students read the book just so they could take part in the event. “If the idea was to get more of us to read, then it definitely worked,” Adams said. “A lot of my friends read the book so they could be a part of the games.”
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PCMS students dominate County Spelling Bee Pittsburg Community Middle School was well-represented at this month’s Great Bend Tribune’s 2012 Sunflower Spelling Bee. The top three finishers at the 2012 Crawford County Spelling Bee were each PCMS students. Sixth-grader Gina Mathew won the county bee, continuing a family tradition of county bee winners that includes her older brother Joseph and her older sister Nina. Second place went to 7th-grader Trina Paul and third place went to 6th-grader Evie Shawn. It took 16 rounds to narrow the field down to Mathew and Paul. The two friends then went an-
other 15 rounds before Mathew sealed the win by correctly spelling “jocular” and “veteran.”
“It was my goal to continue what my brother and sister had done before me,” Mathew said. “They both won this competition when they were here, and I wanted to do just the same.” Paul said that while she would have liked to win, she was proud
Morning routine Students and staff at Westside Elementary School took part in a brief workout routine each morning during the month of February. Physical Education teacher Veronica Ausemus launched the program to promote physical fitness and heart health. Westside students also participated in Jump Rope For Heart during P.E. On Mondays and Wednesday, Ausemus leads an exercise program for school staff.
to have competed for first against a fellow Dragon. “I was pleased that it was one of my schoolmates that was up there with me at the end,” Paul said. “I’m very happy for Gina and also for Evie. I think we all did a great job, and I was happy to make it as far as I did.” Lonnie Moser, PCMS principal, said he was proud of his students. “Those young ladies are very bright, and they represented the school well,” Moser said. “It’s such a neat thing to know that we had the top three finishers. I’m very proud of those students.”
‘I’ve gained a new friend’
In the days leading up to his first YouthFriends session at Pittsburg High School, freshman Kenneth Renfro was having his doubts. “I didn’t think I was going to like it,” Renfro said. “It just felt like it was going to be more school work, and I’d be doing it with someone I didn’t know.” By the end of his first meeting with that “someone,” junior Dakota Taylor, Renfro was sold. “I knew I was going to make a new friend out of this, and that was a nice feeling,” Renfro said. “Plus, I knew it would help my grades.” Approximately 30 students participate in the PHS YouthFriends program, which places seniors and juniors in mentor
roles for sophomores and freshmen. During Dragon Time each day (2:23 to 2:55 p.m.) the pairs meet to work on course assignments, discuss grades and, if time permits, play games and talk. Karen Kelso, PHS counselor and coordinator of the school’s YouthFriends program, said 13 upperclassmen are in the program. They tutor and mentor 13 to 15 underclassmen. The program started in mid-January, and Kelso said it has already proven to be a great success. “It doesn’t take long to see the true impact that a program like this can have on the students,” Kelso said. “We’re not only seeing the younger students’ scores and grades improve, but we’re also seeing true friendships form. Continued on next page
This is a wonderful program to have at Pittsburg High School.” Kelso praised the upperclassmen who have volunteered to serve as mentors, as many of them, due to their schedules, could be out of school during Dragon Time. “A lot of these students could be home during this time,” Kelso said. “The seniors who have earned Platinum Dragon Time can leave school if they want, but the students in this program have chosen to stay and help. They’re here because they care, and they should be commended for that.” Taylor, who now considers Renfro a close friend, said there are many benefits to being a YouthFriend.
“It’s a great learning experience,” he said. “When you tutor, you’re reminded of the areas on which you need to brush up. I certainly remember going through some of the lessons that Kenneth is going through now, but going over it with him has been a nice refresher course for me. “Aside from the school work,” he said, “I do really feel like I’ve gained a new friend. We may not see each other much during the day, but when we do, we make sure to say ‘hello’ and ask how the other is doing. It’s like a partnership, really.” Renfro said getting to know Taylor through the YouthFriends program has helped calm the nerves that come along with being a freshman in a school of 800 students. “It’s definitely made me more outgoing,” he said. “I don’t feel as shy now, because I know there is an upperclassmen here who is my friend and that I can talk to him if I need to.”
Renfro also said he is doing better in school because of Taylor’s influence and assistance. “Each day, we come in and look at my grades and talk about any missing assignments,” Renfro said. “So, knowing he is going to see them has made me try harder, and I know for a fact that my grades wouldn’t be as good as they are now without being in this program.” Freshman Aubri Wilbert said spending time with her YouthFriend, junior Kaylin Moser, has motivated her to improve her grades. “This program has helped a lot with my grades,” Wilbert said. “It gives me motivation to do well because if Kaylin is going to be willing to spend time helping me, I don’t want that to go to waste. She makes me want to be better.” Moser said she enjoys spending time with Wilbert and is happy to call the two “friends.” “We talk in the halls, ask how each other is doing,” Moser said. “She’s definitely one of my good
friends now.” Juniors Andie Casper and Nick Vacca, both YouthFriends mentors, said the program has many benefits. “It gives the students an opportunity to interact with someone that they would not normally interact with,” Vacca said. “It gives the freshmen someone to look up to, a role model. Being a mentor gives us the responsibility of being somewhat influential on another student’s grades and overall high school experience.” Casper said the relaxed, quiet setting helps enhances the effectiveness of the program. “It’s a comfy place to sit and do homework and to talk,” she said. “The goal is to make sure the younger students are getting their work done and for them to know that we’re here if they need anything. I think it’s a wonderful program, and I enjoy volunteering my time to help out a fellow student.”
‘Blonde’ ambition
PHS Theatre performs ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ Before the middle of March, few people who know PHS senior Gabby Murnan would have associated her with Elle Woods, the ditsy sorority girl and main character of the hit movie “Legally Blonde.” So, when it was announced that the PHS theatre department became one of the first in the nation to secure the performance rights to “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” Murnan knew just who she wanted to play. “The Elle Woods at the beginning of ‘Legally Blonde’ and I could not be more different,”
Murnan said, “but those are the roles I like doing the most. I like a challenge.” The high-energy musical hit the stage in mid-March, making PHS one of the first schools in the country to perform the show. As is becoming commonplace at PHS, the students wowed the audience with their acting and singing abilities. “I think it’s safe to say that this show was a very big success,” Murnan said. “We sold out or were close to selling out every night. We got nothing but positive responses from the crowd,
and we could definitely feel their energy during the show. It was the most fun I’ve had in my life.” Greg Shaw, theatre director, said the musical was different than past shows because of its “full-throttle” pace. “It goes a mile a minute,” Shaw said. “There’s not a lot of stopping. I liked to say it was a two-hour and 15-minute sprint. I thought our students, from the cast to the tech crew, did a fantastic job of meeting the challenge and putting on an excellent show.”
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“Kodiak Flapjack” heads south to PCMS, Memorial Auditorium
A simple outdoorsman from Chug-a-Lug, Alaska took the reins of a ritzy, all-girl school in Connecticut during this month’s performance of “Kodiak Flapjack” by the PCMS Amateur Theatrical Society. The play teaches various real-life concepts, such as diversity, acceptance and patience. It also has the added benefit of being hilarious. “It’s a comedy, but there are several lessons to be learned by this play,” Director Joella Reid said. “The girls in Connecticut have to learn how to accept this ‘strange’ man from Alaska. It’s as educational as it is entertaining.”
The play also features a large cast, which meant every student who auditioned found a role in the cast. “We had 42 students try out for the play,” Reid said. “This was a play that could accommodate all of them, which makes for a lot of fun.” Jack Warring, who played Mr. Flapjack, said he enjoyed performing in the play. “This was a pretty cool show because of the different types of characters,” he said. “We had stuck-up Connecticut girls, an old general and a bunch of simple folk from Alaska. That’s interesting stuff.”
Elementary schools READ ACROSS AMERICA On Friday, March 2, Readers across the country celebrated the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, a national reading celebration that takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Pittsburg Community Schools staff and students celebrated the fun and exciting day with a variety of activities. In the morning, Pittsburg firefighters visited Westside Elementary School to read to the students from some of their favorite Dr. Seuss books. The firefighters were then treated to a nice breakfast courtesy of the Westside staff. “We always love having the firefighters come in to read to the students,” Westside Principal Ann Lee said. “The kids get excited about it, and it’s just a very fun day. Pittsburg Mayor Marty Beezley visited George Nettels Elementary School Friday morning to read to the students. Also visiting Nettels Friday were KOAM news anchor Dowe Quick, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce President Blake Benson
and a Pittsburg firefighter. “We really appreciate that they took the time to visit and read to our students,” Andy Gottlob, Nettels principal, said. Steve Mahnken, a fourth-grade teacher at Nettels, prepared
Green Eggs & Ham for his students to eat during class. While Mr. Mahnken was cooking, Public Information Director Brett Dalton read the book Green Eggs & Ham to the students. Lakeside Elementary School celebrated the day by bringing in nearly 40 student-athletes from Pittsburg State University to read to the students. Afterward, the entire school took part in a period of silent reading. “To see the excitement on the kids’ faces as the PSU athletes read to them was a great thrill,”
Lakeside Principal Courtney McCartney said. “I’m so happy that they got to experience that.” Students at Meadowlark Elementary School put down beach towels in the school’s Family Room and sat in pairs to read from their favorite books. Many of the students welcomed family and friends into the school to take part in the reading event. “This is one of our favorite events of the year,” Meadowlark Principal Becky Bedene said. “Our Living Room is packed with kids, their families and great books. It doesn’t get much better than that.” Celebrating Read Across America Day is among the many ways USD 250 promotes reading throughout the school year. “Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 understands and places great value on the importance of reading, not only for educational purposes, but also for fun,” Superintendent Destry Brown said. “We greatly enjoyed seeing all of the smiles on the kids’ faces as they held books in their hands for Read Across America Day.” More pics on next page
Champions
Seybold, Bennett win wrestling gold Rieck named Coach of the Year
For the first time in the 32-year history of the Pittsburg High School wrestling program, one Dragon wrestler has two state titles and another is the first to join his brother as a state champion. Oh, and their coach is the best in the state. Not a bad way to end the season. Seniors Aaron Seybold (145 lbs) and Broc Bennett (285 lbs) both won state gold this year, and Coach Scott Rieck was named Class 4A Wrestling Coach of the Year. Seybold’s champion-
ship comes one year after he won the Class 5A state championship at 135 pounds. Bennett’s gold matches that of his brother Beau, who won a class 5A title in 2010. For both wrestlers, winning the state title was always the ultimate goal. “When I ended the season last year, I did so on top,” Seybold said. “I wasn’t going to let anyone knock me off. I wanted to end my high school career on top, and that’s what I did.
I’m very proud of that.” Bennett said matching his brother’s accomplishment was a dream-come-true. “I could see how proud he felt after winning his title, and I wanted to experience that feeling,” Bennett said. “That it happened in the same year that Aaron got another one makes it that much sweeter.” Rieck said his Coach of the Year honor should serve as a reflection of the talent and dedication of the athletes and all that they achieved
this year, particularly the seniors. “(The seniors) ended up with seven state medals, three firstplace medals, four final appearances,” Rieck said. “Plus, they contributed to two SEK championships, one regional championship, a regional runner-up, two top 5 finishes in the state. They finished the race real well and in the big picture, that’s how you’ve got to look at it. “I am very proud of our team, and I’m excited to come back next year and see what we’ve got.”
PHS JAZZ BAND EARNS TOP RATING AT FESTIVAL
PHS All-State Choir Chelsea Montgomery, Kylie Wilber, Moriah Morgan, Kaylin Moser, Kevin McNay, Garrett Brummit, Mason Bayliss and Dakota Slaughter. Congratulations to the students and to Mrs. Susan Laushman. Great job!!! PCMS MATHCOUNTS TEAM WINS REGIONAL
The PCMS MathCounts team of Lewis Weller, Amanda Hoffman, Josh Lee and Trina Paul placed 1st at regional competition hosted by Pittsburg State University. The team traveled to Salina on March 3 for state competition. Nearly 40 students from nine schools participated at PSU. Weller finished 2nd overall, while Hoffman finished 5th and Lee finished 8th. Walter Sours finished 9th overall. MathCounts is the most rigorous, challenging math competition for middle school students
The Pittsburg High School Jazz Band earned a 1-rating during the 38th annual Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival. The festival, which took place at Memorial Auditorium, featured more than 1,300 middle and high school musicians from Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. “I think that even though we are a relatively small band, we brought a big band sound, and I think the judges appreciated that,” PHS Band Director Cooper Neil said. “I was very pleased with the way we performed.” Sam Ortiz, a junior alto saxophone player, was honored at the festival with an Outstanding Musicianship award. “I was really surprised to receive that award,” Ortiz said, “but I was also very proud. I think we all performed well, and being at the festival was a lot of fun.” in the nation. Sponsored by the National Council of Engineers the program provides an opportunity for students to achieve in mathematics. The competition consists of developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. MATHCOUNTS competitions involve written and oral rounds, as well as individual and team components. The competition problems focus on the 6th through 8th grade standards of the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics.
Foundation presents mini-grants
During a February ceremony at the USD 250 Bevan Education Center, the USD 250 Foundation announced the recipients of the 2012 Foundation Mini-Grants, which help fund educational projects designed by teachers. The goal of the grant program is to enhance and improve educational opportunities for USD 250 students. Since 2007, more than $14,000 in mini-grant funds have been awarded. This year, $7,370 were awarded to fund the following: -- Angela Lewis -- PCMS 8th Grade English Special Projects: $250 -- Megan Mantooth -- Meadowlark P.E., Basic Ultimate Scooter Game: $1,000 -- Diana Guiles -- Meadowlark K-5, Everyday Math Calculators: $994 -- Haley Bugni -- Lakeside 4th Grade, Route 66 Night: $250 -- Sarah Prince -- Westside 3-5, Board Game Sets to Improve Reading Scores: $770 and Fantastic Caverns Study Trip: $656 -- Nancy Hurt, Mary Robinson, Stacy Diamondd Elementary Art Show: $600 -- Greg Shaw -- PHS Drama, Telex Intercom System Headsets: $800 -- Susan Laushman -- PHS Vocal Music, MultiGenerational Women’s Chorus: $1,000
-- Cathie Kunstel -- George Nettels K-5, Counseling Materials: $250 -- Gabriela Johnson, Melinda Kitchen, Natalie O’Neal, Melissa Rink, Monica LaForte -- ESOL, Students Living History Field Trip: $300 -- Jennifer Menghini -- PCMS 7th Grade, Science Module Headphones: $420 -- Emily Smith -- PHS Student Publications, Lens Filter: $780 The USD 250 Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization formed in 2000 by a group of interested community members and the USD 250 Board of Education to create an avenue for private giving to support Pittsburg Community Schools. The Foundation partnered with community members to complete the renovation of Hutchinson Field, a project that included the installation of FieldTurf in 2003. The PHS gymnasium floor was replaced in 2005 with wood. Most notably, the Foundation helped facilitate the funding of the Megan Mallatt Activity Center at PHS. The Foundation’s most recent projects include the renovation of the PCMS locker rooms, enhancement of the PHS theater sound system and the PHS track and soccer field renovation project. The Foundation is also helping to fund the construction of an outdoor shelter for George Nettels Elementary School.
Sewing circle makes book bags for Meadowlark students At home. At the doctor’s office. In the car. Wherever Meadowlark Elementary School first-graders are, their teachers think they should have a book with them. After a generous donation by the Craft e Gals Sewing Circle from Parsons, those students will have an easier time carrying around those books. During a special presentation at Meadowlark in mid-March, members of the sewing circle distributed book bags they knitted for each 1st-grade student. Each bag has the student’s first name sewn onto it. They also donated books for the school’s Craft e Gals Pass It On Library. The project began when teacher Diana Guiles learned of the idea during a class she is taking at PSU. When she posted online a
request for such a project for her students, the Parsons-based sewing circle answered.
“We love doing service projects, and it was fun doing something for the kids,” Karen Taylor said.
Guiles said she and her fellow 1st-grade teachers at Meadowlark plan to use the book bags and the donated books to help promote and encourage reading among the students. “We want to foster the love of reading wherever the children go,” Guiles said. “Our hope is that they’ll want to carry around their new book bags, and if they do, they’ll always have a book with them. “There can be a lot of distractions and other things for kids to do these days, but it’s still very important that they develop a passion for reading and for words. It’s the backbone for everything else they’ll learn and discover in their lives.”
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Westside Elementary School 3rd-grade teacher Kerstin Womble portrayed The Assessment Hero during a school assembly aimed at preparing the students for state assessment tests.
PCMS Bowling Club ‘Fun times with friends’
For Charley Scholes, it was an opportunity for another challenge. “I like to set goals, and I like to do what it takes to go for those goals,” Scholes, a PCMS 6th grader, said. The PCMS Bowling Club also offered something else, however.. “Overall, it’s just a blast,” Scholes said. “It’s a fun time with friends.” The intramural bowling program, which wrapped up its season earlier this month, serves as a fun, safe after-school activity for many students, particularly 6th-grade students. “Sixth-graders can’t yet play football or basketball or track,” Bowling Club coordinator Glenn Bliss said, “but they can come here and participate and have a great time doing it.”
Kiel O’Neal, who bowls in a league at Holiday Lanes, said he enjoys the school program because it’s “fun and relaxing.” “It’s a fun thing to do to get away from it all after school,” he said. “It’s time with friends and it’s time with a fun sport.” For some students, the club was their first ever introduction to bowling. Many, like 6th-grader Savannah Jones, found out that it’s not as easy as it looks. “The hardest parts are standing up right, not getting in the gutter and bending your fingers back,” she said. “It’s fun, but it’s also kind of hard.” Bliss said the club continues to be popular among the students. “They get a kick out of it because it’s different,” he said. “We all have a great time doing this, and I get excited every year.”
Young artists display work at Memorial Woven people and clay dogs were among the various art projects that were displayed at Memorial Auditorium in the month of March, part of the annual USD 250 Elementary School Art Show. The works, created in art class by students at each of the four elementary schools, were featured in the Beverly J. Corcoran Gallery. Featured were works by students of Nancy
Hurt, who teaches at Meadowlark and George Nettels elementary schools, Mary Robinson, who teaches at Lakeside and Westside elementary schools, and Stacy Diamond, who teaches some kindergarten art at Lakeside. “This is an exciting experience for the art students,” Robinson said. “They take pride in their pieces, knowing that they’ll be displayed in a public place that
gets a lot of foot traffic. It’s fun to see how much they concentrate and how focused they
become when they’re working on their projects.”
PHS Job Shadow Day
Meadowlark Talent Night
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