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christian brothers high school • enter to learn, leave to serve
falcon family news a message from the MVPA Director DEAR CB FAMILIES:
Could I have a better vocation? I come to work every day and work with adolescents, the most creative people on the planet. Most innovative ideas that shape the future come from the young: Albert Einstein was 19 when he developed the Theory of Relativity, new music is mostly written and performed by people under 21, and the fashion industry regularly copies what kids wear, just to cite a few examples. The world needs new doctors, business leaders, engineers, public servants, and they do not have to know how to sing or draw to perform these vital tasks. So, what is the role of art in education? If you compare a quality educational curriculum to a beautiful meal, then certainly the arts are the dessert. It is the part you can skip the easiest, yet it is often what people remember the most. It is significant that students take away from their education the ability to write well, have a grasp of math, enjoy a good measure of physical fitness, understand history, cultures from around the world, and a desire to serve others. At Christian Brothers, it is important for our students to spend time exploring their talents and creativity within the arts to enhance their college prep curriculum. Research indicates that exposure to the arts in school helps develop creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and builds confidence. For these reasons, many colleges and universities require at least a year of the arts for admission to their institutions. I fondly remember an alumnus majoring in engineering telling me he uses two-point linear
perspective in many of his classes; a lesson he learned in Intro to Art class his freshman year at CB. Art education may be a treat for a school, but it does not mean it is easy to produce. Students work hard to paint a self-portrait, learn dance steps for a musical, practice for a trumpet solo, or spend hours editing their film. Not to mention the courage it takes to offer their work with all the imperfections to the public. We are so grateful for the support Christian Brothers High School continues to give our student artists and their work. I invite you to come to one of our many shows and enjoy the dessert that is our arts program. God bless you and your family,
Findlay McIntosh Director of the Media Visual and Performing Arts
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Counseling and Guidance
• Athletics
• Campus Ministry
• Media Visual & Performing Arts
• Christian Service
• Vocations
• Student Activities
• Falcon Family Faces
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