Carson High Hosts Third Annual Art Expo, Seniors Earn Fine Arts Seal

Carson High School (CHS) hosted its Third Annual Art Expo last night, showcasing the talents of its student artists in photography, drawing, painting and ceramics. Additionally, several Visual Arts students were recognized for earning a Fine Arts endorsement and seal for their diplomas and golden cords for graduation. Those endorsements also include Performing Arts students, awarded at the Senior Showcase, Tuesday, May 5.

Carson High seniors who earned a Fine Arts seal last night for Visual Arts include Adolfo Arreola, Sylis Chalmers, Chloe Clark, Gabriel Crounk, Madison Crozier, Khia Dunbar, Llermy Hernandez, Madelyn Kennedy, Paityn Madera, Izzabelle Marriott, Cruz Marquez Mariscal, Zoey McMenamy, Clare Mulvihill, Charlotte Roberts, Annabellen Sanchez and Mabel Wacker.

Carson High seniors who earned a Fine Arts seal May 5 for Performing Arts in Band, Choir, Musical Theatre and Orchestra include Jacob Alvarez, Hannah Aragon, Chase Boholst, Asher Cranston, Jimena Del Toro, Gianna Espirito, Osiris Estrada, Danny Galvez, Madison Hagar, Devyn Kellner, Zealand Mitchell, Raymon Owen, Kaitlyn Richardson, Carlos Rodriguez-Joya, Robert Sainz, Jose Salinas, Eleanor Sayyer, Christina Sosa, Nathan Torres and Jaden Wright.

This year’s Art Expo included a special addition, spearheaded by ceramics teacher Alisa Kuniya, who received a grant from the Carson City Schools Foundation. A jury made up of the superintendent, chief academic officer, an art teacher and a representative from the Carson City Schools Foundation selected eight pieces from the expo to purchase for $100 each. The artwork will be displayed at the Carson City School District office.

In addition to viewing and appreciating the artwork, attendees at the Expo had the opportunity to hear from graduating seniors who offered short presentations, sharing their inspiration and process behind their pieces.

Following the expo, students and employees will have the chance to view the artwork during school hours all next week. This opportunity allows for the entire school community to come together and celebrate the creativity and talent of the young artists.

The Art Expo would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the art teachers at Carson High School, including Mrs. Patricia Bean at the CHS Silver Campus, Mrs. Alisa Kuniya, Mrs. Karen McCraw, Mr. Matt Theilen and Mrs. Adriane Wacker. Additionally, Performing Arts teachers include Ms. Darby Beckwith, Mr. Brian Fox, Mr. Nicolas Jacques and Mr. Andrew Sonnemaker. Their guidance and support have helped to nurture and develop the artistic abilities of their students.

Photo Cutline of Students for Visual Arts: Left to Right – Sylis Chalmers, Mabel Wacker, Charlotte Roberts, Paityn Madera, Clare Mulvihill, Zoey McMenamy, Madelyn Kennedy, Llermy Hernandez, Annabellen Sanchez, Gabriel Crounk, Khia Dunbar, Madison Crozier, Izzabelle Marriott, Adolfo Arreola and Cruz Marquez Mariscal. Not pictured: Chloe Clark.

Photo Cutline of Students for Performing Arts: Left to Right – Robert Sainz, Zealand Mitchell, Nathan Torres, Jacob Alvarez, Chase Boholst, Devyn Kellner, Hannah Aragon, Jaden Wright (in back), Madison Hager, (pink hair in back no face) Kaitlyn Richardson, Gianna Espirito, Danny Galvez (back), Osiris Estrada, Elanore Sayyer (below), Christina Sosa, Jimena Del Toro, Asher Cranston, Jose Salinas (front), Madison Nobel (not a senior), Raymon Owen and Carlos Rodriguez-Joya.

ABOUT Carson City School District

Located in Nevada’s capital, Carson City School District offers public education to approximately 7,300 students throughout Carson City. The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 comprehensive high school. Carson City School District boasts many successes including impressive graduation rates, strict safety measures, programs for gifted students and advanced-placement classes, among several others. For more information, visit carsoncityschools.com.

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