The W.T. Clarke High School chapter of the National Art Honor Society welcomed nine new members during a candlelighting ceremony in the school’s auditorium. Art Honor Society co-adviser Jane Pawlowski explained that in addition to excelling in the visual arts, these creatively-minded students are able to bring their individual talents to this prestigious organization. The society’s newest members are Monica Kwon, Kenneth Lau, Michelle Lau, Kathleen Phomsakha, Tricia Puchalski, Izzy Rodriguez, Ashleigh Simeon, Suzanne Tillwitz and Hayley Zirkel.
Students who were honored at this National Art Honor Society induction celebration are currently enrolled in an art class and have maintained a 90 percent cumulative average in art as well as an 85 percent overall grade point average.
During the ceremony, NAHS President Gabby Hickey, Vice President Ashleigh Simeon, Secretary Suzanne Tillwitz and Treasurer Anna Cavaluzzi described their passion for art and what being an artist means to them. Guest speaker and W.T. Clarke Assistant Principal Geraldine Doddato explained that art is always a part of life. “Never give up on your talent, your appreciation of art or your creation of art,” she told the inductees. “Help to create a more beautiful world.”
After the membership certificates were awarded, the students and their families attended a reception in the school’s art gallery.
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