Honors art club created
Students form a chapter of National Art Honor Society in place of old art club
National Art Honor Society sponsor Jerry Howard instructs his Blue 4 Art Foundations class on Thursday, Sept. 12. “NAHS gives student artists the opportunity to participate in a national art program and have their art recognized by the community,” Howard said.
The National Art Honor Society has replaced the Art Club this year.
NAHS is a national organization sponsored by the National Art Education Association, a group that aims to “fulfill human potential and promote global understanding” through visual arts, according to its mission statement. By setting up a chapter, club members are eligible for a number of benefits, including newsletters of art information and scholarships up to $20,000.
NAHS sponsor Jerry Howard is particularly pleased with the website available to members. There, they will be able to post their art and view the art of other NAHS members across the country.
“[The website] allows [club members] more exposure to art, which can help them grow in their own skills,” Howard said.
While still an art club, there are some differences, specifically in the requirements for being a member. Students have to pay a registration fee and are expected to follow certain rules outlined in a contract that is signed upon joining the club. These rules include maintaining a high GPA as well as performing a certain amount of community service.
“We’re not just showing up … to work on our own projects,” Howard said. “We’re seeing what [our art] can do for the school, for our community.”
Senior Logan Robertson hopes the club will be able to paint murals in the C-wing, which have been in the works for two years.
“[The C-wing] is a little hard to navigate, so we wanted to put murals on the walls to symbolize each class in order to help new students get around,” Robertson said.
NAHS meets on Thursdays every other week. The club will be deciding leadership positions at its meeting today at 3 p.m. in Howard’s room.
Sydney Wilson is the arts and entertainment editor as well as the copy editor of the JagWire newspaper. As a senior, this is her third year on staff. When she's not watching cheesy science fiction, Wilson also dances with the American Youth Ballet. Her favorite quote is, "Never let your fear decide your fate," from the song "Kill Your Heroes" by AWOLnation.
