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THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
They’re ‘fine’ artists As part of the national Youth Art Month celebration, art teachers throughout the state are encouraged to submit their students’ best work in hope of having them selected for the New Jersey State Exhibit, which goes on display in the State House in Trenton. A total of six art students from Harrison High School and Washington Middle School were recently recognized for this honor. Under the guidance of art teacher Maya Wilson, Harrison High School students Millena Albuquerque (grade 11), Angie Espinoza (grade 11), Yalena Holguin (grade 10) and Karla Vasquez (grade 12) were honored. Selected Washington Middle School students, under the instruction of art teacher Laura Comppen, were Dantzel Cuartas Vasquez (grade 8) and Kathleen Moreno (grade 7). Their artwork ranged from a graphite still life, to watercolor and pastels, to a portrait
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Photo courtesy Laura Comppen
Accepting their awards for outstanding artwork from 2017 State Youth Art Month Chair Karen Mannino (far r.), are (from l.) Yalena Holguin, Millena Albuquerque, Angie Espinoza, Kathleen Moreno and Dantzel Cuartas. Missing from photo: Karla Vasquez.
of movie star Elizabeth Taylor carved out of a recycled cardboard. “Harrison art students always produce outstanding work; however, this year, it’s mind-blowing that our tiny town holds six out of eight slots representing Hudson County at the State House. The arts represent such an im-
portant part of a child’s development and our students are amazingly talented,” Comppen said. Started in 1961, the Youth Art Month program emphasizes the value of art education for all students, encourages support for quality school art programs and promotes art materials safety.
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