On May 16, JC held its annual Fine Arts night to display the works of students and recognize their achievements in Fine Arts.
According to Fine Arts Department Chair Bruno Baran, the major purpose of the night is to “showcase the [artistic]talent in the school.” With over half the school involved in Fine Arts, this is an opportunity for artists, painters, photographers, singers, musicians, and writers to display their abilities. Many students won awards and were recognized officially for their achievements.
Junior Erika Lipford was one student who participated in Fine Arts night displaying a charcoal piece, various sketches, and some oil paintings. According to Lipford, she is most proud of her still life in oil.
Overall, Baran said that he thought the night “went quite well” despite the lack of teacher and faculty support.
“We had a nice crowd, but I wish more teachers and staff would of showed,” Baran said.
In addition to the artwork, photos, and other displays, senior Sierra Ficca organized her senior project around Fine Arts Night by organizing, producing, and managing a variety of acts in the auditorium throughout the night.
Junior Catey Minnis, who also won best in show for her painting, sang two duets with senior Connor McDermott for Ficca’s show. McDermott played guitar while both he and Minnis harmonized together to sing both songs.
Seniors Claire Zurkowski and Joe Novak also performed a dance in the show that was, according to Baran, “a hoot.”
Another top performance of the night was Sophomore Brady Fritz’s guitar comedy. Baran described his act as “dry, sophisticated, and hysterical.”
Baran found the senior project to fit perfectly with the purpose of Fine Arts night as it showcased unknown talents. He remarked that it was “surprising” to not only find some people that could sing, but could “sing well.”
According to Minnis, “I thought Fine Arts night was a perfect display of the many talents JC students have, and it was really special because you don’t get to see those talents often.”
The following students won awards for their artwork at Fine Arts Night.
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
First Place – Kate Runsor
Second Place – Fiona van Steur
Third Place – Katherine Sullivan
Honorable Mentions – Lauren Brulinski, Eleanor Cohen, Michael Imbierowicz, Merina Novak
Sunny Zhou, Kelly Foulk, Erika D’Anna, and Lyer Tompson
Studio I and II
First Place – Dresden Boulden
Second Place – Julia Mroweic
Third Place – Nicole Iorio
Honorable Mentions – Rawling, Annelise Lang, Kyleigh Daiker, Nikki Ishak, Charlotte Molali, David Knaide, Ho-Jin Hong, and Marshall Hauptman
Studio III and IV and AP
First Place – Claire Zurkowski
Second Place – Adrian Baker
Third Place – Emily Hennegan
Honorable Mentions – Julia Lindemon, Emily Goheen, Taylor Hoch, Margaret McGuirk, Brynly Wilson, Emily Street, Katlyn Cypher, and Christine Kim
Best in Show
Painting – Catey Minnis
Drawing – Madison Meyer
Photography – Bethany Boniface
Ceramics – Morgan Jones
The following students won awards for their photography at Fine Arts Night.
Beginning Photo
First Place – Nick Drulinger
Second Place – Jane Hagan
Third Place – Alexis Astle
Honorable Mentions – Philip Venanzi, Molly Exter, McKenna McFadden, Noel Correll, Noel Correll, Erin Sullican, Rosemary Sedney, Olivia Stewart, Grayce Moran, Camille Smith, and Alannah Goheen
Advances Photo Collage
First Place – Clark Rich
Second Place – Emily Patrick
Third Place – Andrea Roche
Honorable Mentions – Emma Imbierowicz, Tasha Scotto Di Carol, and Ashely Crane
Digital Photo
First Place – Katelyn Wolf
Second Place – Katherine Flanigan
Third Place – Amanda Spaeth
Honorable Mentions – Julia Lee, Vanilla Tong, and Megan Brulinski
Advanced Photo
Best in Show – Bethany Boniface
First Place – Bethany Boniface
Second Place – Emily Patrick
Third Place – Paige Tyler
Honorable Mentions – Emma Imbierowicz, Amanda Spaeth, Ashely Rain, Andrea Roche, Ashely Crane, Katelyn Wolf, Chantae Simms, and Megan Brulinski
Hope Kelly is a Managing Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.