SCCPSS students from eight schools were recognized last month by Georgia Southern University's College of Education which selected their art work for display at the University's Armstrong Campus. Student artwork from Derenne Middle School, Hesse K8, Hodge Elementary School, Hubert Middle School, Johnson High School, Pulaski Elementary School, Savannah Arts Academy and Tybee Island Maritime Academy were chosen to be part of the display. A complete list of the honored SCCPSS students and teachers is below.
Hubert Middle 7th Grader Te'Jean Sheppard has two pieces on display and had the opportunity meet the subject of one of his two digital drawings – Mayor Van Johnson. " I am so honored that Te'Jean chose me for his project, said Mayor Johnson. “I am thrilled that Te'Jean's representation of me makes me look even more handsome 🙂. He has a brilliant future before him and I thank his parents and Team Hubert for nurturing his talent." Te'Jean was able to explain the creative process involved in creating his digital drawing to the mayor who has requested a framed copy to hang in his office.
There will also be a copy of both pieces on display at Hubert Middle School. Te'Jean's family also had the opportunity to meet Mayor Johnson at the Gallery Opening on April 10th.
The GSU College of Education's Art Extravaganza began in 2004 as an initiative to spotlight the artwork of exceptional P-12 art students in the region, many of whom are taught by Georgia Southern University alumni. The exhibit artwork is displayed on all three Georgia Southern University campus locations – Statesboro, Armstrong, and Liberty. The Art Extravaganza is sponsored by Georgia Southern University's College of Education.
The ceremony held on Sunday, April 10 on the Armstrong campus was the first in-person Gallery Opening for the Armstrong and Liberty campuses artwork.
SCCPSS Students Honored at GSU College of Education's Art Extravaganza
DeRenne Middle School – Teacher: Lachlan Ivy
Joselin Garcia-Lopez
Title: “2 Dimensional Perspectives"
Grade: 6th
Arianna Hicks
Title: “Anime Facial Expressions Study"
Grade: 7th
Jamoari Stephens
Title: “Art Forms Balloon Man"
Grade: 7th
Hesse Elementary School – Teacher: Jessica Runge
Valeria Gomez-Perez
Title: Untitled
Grade: 8th
Gabby LiaKakis
Title: Untitled
Grade: 8th
Kailey Ramsey
Title: Untitled
Grade: 8th
Hodge Elementary School – Teacher: Mrs. Darby
Jersey Beston
Title: “City Sunset"
Grade: 3rd
Isabella Mincey
Title: “City in Atmospheric Perspective"
Grade: 5th
Qualice Rattier
Title: “What's My Line?"
Grade: 5th
Hubert Middle School – Teacher: Shirmira Hill
TeJean Sheppard (2 pieces)
Title: “Barak Obama"
Title: “Mayor Vann Johnson"
Grade: 7th
Johnson High School – Teacher: Sarah Pascual
JaNiya Bowers
Title: “Still Life Study"
Grade: 11th
Alayvia Dupont
Title: “Still Life Study"
Grade: 12th
Destiny Pierre
Title: “Still Life Study"
Grade: 10th
Pulaski Elementary School – Teacher: Laura Zabo
Madison Andrews
Title: “Winter Cardinal"
Grade: 2nd
Ariyon Fennell
Title: “Heart Print"
Grade: K
Sean Amber May Perez Danan
Title “Pattern Cupcake"
Grade: 3rd
Savannah Arts Academy – Teacher: Tessa Parker
Christopher Thomas
Title: “Lucky Numbers"
Grade: 11th
Freya Thomsen
Title: “Inky"
Grade: 10th
Ivory Furnari
Title “Colors of the Past"
Grade: 11th
Tybee Island Maritime Academy - Teacher: Daria Collins
Annabel Mafera
Title: “The Starry Moon"
2nd – Tybee Island Maritime Academy
Cleland Scott
Title: “Self-Portrait"
7th – Tybee Island Maritime Academy
Julia Pickell
Title: “Marsh Sunset"
Grade: 7th
