ART with MEYERS: Alyse Delaney Awarded Senior Art Award

Monday, August 26, 2013

Alyse Delaney Awarded Senior Art Award

Congratulations to Alyse Delaney (seen here with sister Jackie and mom Beth) for being awarded the 2013 Senior Art Award. Alyse took both Fine Art 3 and 4 simultaneously this year, as well as Honors Art History. Alyse also took the AP Art Exam and scored a 5! She was the Senior Art Editor and Senior Illustrator for our award-winning school literary and arts magazine, Calliope. Working with Alyse was truly an honor, and my respect for her is limitless! I have never known a more humble and hardworking soul. Alyse - you will be very missed, but I cannot wait for you to spread your creative wings at TCNJ!

The Power of Art Education

All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education. Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society. Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning.