NMHS Bi-Weekly Updates
February 5, 2021
NMHS Senior Wins Prestigious Awards for Art
High school senior and four-year F.A.M.E. Visual Arts student Roxy Bridges is the recent recipient of three Silver Key Awards for individual works of art and an Honorable Mention for her portfolio submitted to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards this year. The Scholastic Awards began in 1923 and is touted as the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Entries are judged by some of the foremost leaders in the visual and literary arts. They recognize works that exemplify the program’s three core values -- originality, technical skill, and the emergence of personal voice or vision.
Among the many notable alumni of the awards are Truman Capote, ca. 1936 Author, Charles White, ca. 1937 Artist, Andy Warhol, ca. 1945 Artist, Edward Sorel, 1947 Artist, John Updike, 1948 Author, Alan Arkin, 1951 Actor, Robert Redford, 1954 Actor, Activist, Director, Stephen King, 1965 Author, Zac Posen, 1998 Fashion Designer, Tschabalala Self, 2008 Artist, and Amanda Gorman, 2015-16 Poet.
“Roxy is just one of the most humble and talented kids I know -- and I've taught for 22 years in Douglas County,” said Ashley Houlihan, Visual Arts Teacher and department chair at NMHS. "She's such a deserving student; she has worked so hard every day of her high school career."
After high school, Roxy plans to attend an art and design school and possibly major in illustration. She is currently considering Maine College of Art where she has already been accepted and offered a scholarship. Beyond that, she would like to travel, continue to create art, and have a career in the field.
Roxy’s work will be on display, along with the Gold and Silver Key Award-winning work from other students in the Georgia region, at an exhibition open February 22 through 29 hosted by SCAD in Savannah, Georgia.
CTAE Students Learn Valuable Work Skills
February is CTAE Month and a time to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our Career, Technical and Agriculture Education programs!
Eduardo Meza, pictured above, is a New Manchester High School senior who earned three certifications earlier this year as a Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel and Power Point. The certifications validate proficiency in technical skills using the various software. He and many other students have earned certifications that they can use in their careers. Eduardo has already utilized several tools while working to enhance his father's business. Eduardo exemplifies the value of CTAE in our schools.
Senior Football Signing Day!
Infinite Campus Tips for Students
COVID Reminders
Masks should be worn at all times. Please make sure you cover your mouth and nose.
Wash hands and sanitize throughout the day (sanitizing stations are throughout the school)
Adhere to directional signs and teacher directions as you walk through the halls
Make sure you are staying 6ft apart at all times
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