JH Permanent Art Collection Installed

On Tuesday, July 22, 2008, Mary Cobb and I completed the third annual installation of over 50 pieces of student artwork into the Junior High Permanent Art Collection (JHPAC). To date, the collection contains about 180 pieces of student art. The JHPAC was inaugurated when the Junior High School moved into its new building in 2005. When the building was designed, the hallways and commons spaces were intended to be used as “mini galleries.” What a blessing to see the dream of a JHPAC come to life. Better still, how wonderful to see the student art recognized and hanging for all to see. Thanks to Mary Cobb, Director of the Junior High Permanent Art Collection.

2007-08 Adams/Hansen 8th Grade Homeroom Leadership Project

Since 2006-07 the 8th Graders have engaged in a new and exciting component of the curriculum currently known as the 8th Grade Leadership Project. During the course of the year, homeroom advisement groups develop a service project to address a major global issue. In 2007-08, my homeroom created a “public service announcement” to raise awareness about child homelessness in Atlanta.