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ears ago when most people
Y thought of art they probably
thought of museums that have famous
paintings by Picasso, Rembrandt, and
Da Vinci, or famous statues like those
of ancient Greece and Egypt. But the
art era has changed. People now think
of art as modern and of personal
value.
There were several classes that
taught this modern art, but still kept in
mind those of the past by using their
special techniques.
Art I and II taught students the
basics of art. The color scheme,
shading, water paints, pottery, etc.
If drawing and paintings did not
interest students then crafts sometimes
did. Textiles and designs, taught by
Bob Benzel, opened one up to a wide
variety of crafts. These included
macrame, coiling, and batik.
For students who were even more
interested in art and who were thinking
about making it a profession, there was
the Art Club. This club enabled
students to build their skills.
“We are putting a mural at the
Ralston Training Center for specially
impaired children. In the spring we are
planning on a trip to Kansas City so
we can visit the art galleries and
museums,” said Art teacher Virginia
Grogan.

Sheepish girl Senior Carmen Van Fossen combs wool so that
she may spin to work on her pillow.

Minor ad ju stm ents. Senior Shelly Williams adds more color to her
batik to bring out the beauty.
Sew w hat? Senior Dan Patton works on his quilting project for Mr.
Benzel’s crafts class.
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7 * Jane Packard
Kelley Pancake
Ken Peck
Phil Pedrosa
Diane Peitzmeier
Anita Perich
Cindy Perina
Julie Peterson
Dan Phelps
Joy Pickering
Kay Pilakowski
Debbie Pilege
Kenny Pointkowski
Pam Pistillo