First Quarter Superintendent Art Gallery artists receive certificates of recognition
Leonardtown, MD – The music and fine arts program in St. Mary’s County Public Schools was applauded Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the St. Mary’s County Board of Education meeting held in Leonardtown.
Board member Mary Washington reported that she had recently spent an enjoyable time with the all-county chorus. “We have an outstanding music and fine arts program here in St. Mary’s. When other counties are cutting back on their programs we are thriving and I am excited about that,” she said.
“The thought of our public schools without a music and fine arts program would be like having a grey-colored day!”
SMCPS has looked for new and innovative ways to encourage students to be creative an express their unique musical and artistic talent.
To encourage SMCPS’s young artists, Superintendent Smith has a gallery of artwork displayed at the Moakley Street Building. The artwork is displayed on the walls of the main Board of Education meeting room and along the hallways for visitors to see as they enter the building.
The first quarter artists received certificates of appreciation to acknowledge their talent. Some of the artwork was made almost a year ago, by elementary students.
Emily Chen, who attended Mechanicsville Elementary at the time she made her artwork, now attends Margaret Brent Middle School. Chen says her pattern is called ‘Northern Star.’
Brianna Young of California told TheBayNet.com, “I made it when I was at Evergreen Elementary, and I can’t remember what I called it” she laughed. Young now is a happy sixth-grader who attends Leonardtown Middle School.
Contact Shertina Mack at s.mack@TheBayNet.com
