This summer, our President’s office at Aquinas received a vibrant, creative makeover! Mr. Eustis had been wanting to spruce up his office and thought the best way to do so was with the creative works of our students. He welcomed an inspiring display of student artwork from the range of visual arts courses we offer, spanning from middle school through high school electives. The wall now showcases a diverse gallery of student-created drawings, paintings, and photographs, each piece highlighting the talent and creativity of our students. Mrs. Easton, Department Chair of Fine Arts, carefully selected, framed, and arranged the artwork, transforming the space into a special tribute to our budding artists. Featured artists include: Stevie Bell ’27, Billee Campbell ’25, Michael Cerame ’24, Linden Gawronski ’28, Madison Lagana ’25, Samantha Marmo ’28, Emily McManus ’24, Sophia Pham ’24, Molly Reinard ’26, Giuliana Schaller ’25, Jared Swift ’24, Brooklyn Tortorice ’25, Keira Tsang ’24, Emmy Valentino ’25, Matthew VanDenBush ’26, Avery Wegman ’25, and Mylana Wiese ’25. This gallery not only brings color and creativity to the office but also celebrates the artistic journey of our students. It stands as a testament to the dedication of both the students and the teachers who guide them in developing their artistic skills. 7 tHe arts come aliVe The President’s Wall of Student Art The McGuire Anthology is an art & writing magazine originally created in the early 2000s to showcase poems, short stories, artsy photographs, drawings, paintings, and a variety of other artwork from the Aquinas community. The magazine is named after Gerald F. McGuire ‘53, who was inducted into the Aquinas Institute Hall of Fame in 1996. As an alumnus, teacher of English and Business, coach, and former Dean of Students, Gerald was very supportive of the arts and writing, and building up the AQ community. As of spring 2024, the magazine has been revived after its last publication of over 20 years! The McGuire Anthology The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) invites you to submit any art or writing to be included in the McGuire Anthology. The NAHS will organize and produce each annual issue. Parents, alumni, and friends of Aquinas are all welcome to submit their creative pieces for consideration, alongside other featured works of art. For any questions, artwork submissions, or to purchase a copy of the magazine, please reach out to Department Chair of Fine Arts, Lorin Easton, at Leaston@aquinasinstitute.com. Share Your Art & Writing!
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