The Annual St Rose Art Show Draws A Large Crowd

By Susan Coney

St Rose held its Annual Art Show on Thursday, April 14, with an enormous turnout of families, who gathered in the Monsignor Conroy Room for the celebration. The show featured a wide range of artwork, created by students in grades K–eight.

Beautiful ceramic glazed clocks, pinch pots, and various eye-catching pottery were on display. An array of intricate Native American-style artwork was displayed in the front lobby. The hallways and main exhibit room were jammed-pack with skillful creations, proving that the students of St Rose are not only talented but very hardworking as well. The work varied in subject matter and medium. Many landscapes, portraits, and animal subjects were depicted with the use of vibrant pastels, pen and ink, pencil and watercolor.

Boisterous families gathered in the main exhibit room to sneak a peak at the long panel where the finalists’ artwork was displayed. Art teacher Samantha Kohler, besieged by wee onlookers anxious to catch a glimpse of the winners, emphasized that all of the work was indeed impressive. With such a wonderful assortment of art, selecting winners was a difficult task. Ringing of an old-fashioned school bell signaled the crowd to quiet down as Ms Kohler began the announcement of the winners.

Honorable Mention Awards were given to sixth grader Nicole Nonnemacher, seventh grader Logan Roger, and eighth grader, Laura Rice. Zachary Bokuniewicz received both the Student Award and Best of Pastel. Best of Cartoon went to Andrew Haas. Best Photography was presented to Meredith Laperch. Michael Kirk received the Best of Drawing Award. Nick Martinez and Megan Meier were both awarded with Best of Sculpture. Best of Painting went to Gianna Paniagua, with Dan Quinn taking Best of Colored Pencil.

The big winner of the night was seventh grader Craig Baldino, who won not only the coveted Teacher Award but the Best in Show as well for his charming drawing of a beagle puppy, decked out in a red handkerchief, warming himself by a campfire. Craig had two other fine entries one titled, “The Dog,” which was a detailed pencil drawing of a hound, the other called “Nine Lives,” a delicate sketch of a cat. Craig was all smiles as he accepted the awards presented to him by his teacher, Ms Kohler.

Upon completion of the awards, families were encouraged to view all the artwork displayed throughout the corridors of the school and enjoy refreshments that were provided.