Read about recent NCHS art and performances.
Kelly Saiz
Editor-in-Chief
After nearly five months of painting, sophomore Katie Melland is nearing the completion of a mural intended for installation in the Outback Teen Center late this month. Katie designed the mural last August after her mom spotted an article in the New Canaan Advertiser outlining the contest, which requested local painters to create a mural sketch. Later that month Katie submitted a 2’x1’ sketch, which was selected in October.
Giuliana Savini
Reporter
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Fourth Annual Poetry Fest was held in the Wagner Room at 7 p.m. on Apr. 14. Hosted by English teachers Kristen Brown and Melissa Rampelli, students gathered to perform their original work. Over 60 student poets presented their poetry, each competing for one of the four awards including Best Poem, Best Imagery, Best Presentation of a Poem and Best Play on Words. Four honorable mentions were also given in each award category.
Harrison Burt
Reporter
Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen’s erratic behavior and deplorable comments have everyone wondering: What’ wrong with him? Over the years we have watched celebrities breakdown; from Britney smashing an umbrella into a windshield, to Michael Jackson’s multiple surgeries, we have all witnessed the effects that can result from Hollywood stardom.
Charlie Dorf
Arts and Entertainment Editor
During the spring, the film industry often undergoes a kind of semi-hibernation. The Oscars are over, so no one is releasing any major award contenders, but it’s too early for the summer blockbusters of the Transformers and Iron Man ilk. So, as the movie scene is somewhat pallid at the moment, let us look back to this same month, ten years ago, at one of my favorite guilty pleasures of all time
Harrison Burt
Reporter
For the second year in a row, art students here have returned from the Connecticut Scholastic Arts Awards in Hartford with success. Junior Isabel Glatthorn won a Gold Key Award in the Ceramics category, and seniors Joao Vickttor DeCarvalho, Henry Eschricht, and Zach Zannini won Gold Key awards for their Photography Portfolio category.
