Written by: Paris Cooper
This section is dedicated to all of our amazingly talented and creative middle school students who have used their skills inside the classroom, from inspiring poetry to wonderful painting. Their teachers have recognized these pieces, and here they are!
Name: Leyra R. and Avelyn B.
Grade: 8th, Ospreys
Teacher: Mr. Harris
Leyra and Avelyn show off the
screen-printed merchandise for their made-up band, BOY LAKE. Students were challenged to create bands in a collaborative effort then visually brand their bands by creating screen printed t-shirts. Not pictured but partners in the design - Julia C. and Greta W.
Name: Lyra B.
Grade: 8th, Herons
Teacher: Mr. Harris
Lyra is painting her interpretation of how humans and nature can coexist in the modern world.
Name: Matilda L.
Grade: 6th, Marlins
Teacher: Mrs. Fritzinger
Matilda entered this poem into the Art of Poetry competition. She had never entered anything into a competition before and was unsure of her poetry-writing ability, but she took a risk and entered. The artwork that accompanied her piece ended up winning Best in Show!
Name: Stephanie W.
Grade: 7th, Ospreys
Teacher: Mr. Joseph
Here we have Stephanie's poem turned into art by local artist at The Virginia Beach Art Center.
Name: Meshach B.
Grade: 8th, Osprey
Teacher: Ms. Joseph
Here we have Meshach's poem turned into art by a local artist at The Virginia Beach Art Center.
Name: Lauren Y.
Grade: 8th, Osprey
Teacher: Ms. Joseph
Here we have Lauren's poem turned into art by a local artist at The Virginia Beach Art Center.
Name: Avelyn B. and Juliana S.
Grade: 8th, Osprey
Teacher: Ms. Joseph
Here we have both Avelyn's and Juliana's poems turned into art by a local artist at The Virginia Beach Art Center.