Cover photo by Samantha Smith
DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR ART, WRITING, MUSIC OR ANY OTHER CREATIVE HOBBY? SUBMIT TO THE AVATAR FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE SPOTLIGHT FEATURE AND A TEN DOLLAR STARBUCKS GIFT CARD!
THIS MONTH’S EDITOR SPOTLIGHT WINNER IS…
Caitlin Smitheram
Letter from Editor
Simply put, I enjoy the chaos of this piece. As of April my own life has been hectic with AP exam preparation, and most of the time I feel like that little rabbit in a storm of chaos of which I cannot discern. Color and scribbles and unknowns and a place I cannot put together. I identify with this piece, and I enjoy the bright color and emotional value.
Articles
Farewell from us!
The Avatar was given new life this year, and it soared in stoking the flames of creativity in our students. 81 artworks, 46 photos, 5 songs, 37 poems, and 2 short stories were published in 7 editions for your viewing pleasure. We gave away 7 gift cards to some truly outstanding artists. We had a blast compiling all the art and hosting fun events in order to promote the artistry of the school. We hope you had just as much fun as us, and we can't wait to see you again next year!
Have a great summer, and never stop creating what you love!
-The Avatar staff
Fun with 2nd Graders!
Mr. K's AP Art History class volunteered to teach 2nd graders about ancient artworks and ancient culturues. They took 3D models of their artworks and shared facts and fun knowledge to the kids, much to their delight!
Famous Artists Born in April and May
April
2 Max Ernst 1891
4 Edward Hicks 1780
5 Jean Fragonard 1732
6 Raphael 1483
9 Victor Vasarely 1908
15 Leonardo da Vinci 1452
15 Thomas Hart Benton 1889
20 Joan Miro 1893
23 J.M.W. Turner 1775
24 Bridget Riley 1931
24 Willem de Kooning 1904 (left. Woman III)
26 John James Audubon 1785
26 Eugene Delacroix 1798
May
4 Keith Haring 1958
11 Salvador Dali 1904
12 Frank Stella 1936
13 Georges Braque 1882
14 Thomas Gainsborough 1727
15 Jasper Johns 1930
21 Albrecht Durer 1471
21 Henri Rousseau 1844
22 Mary Cassatt 1844
23 Franz Kline 1910
27 Georges Rouault 1871
31 Ellsworth Kelly 1923
Student Works
Artworks
Written Works
Short stories
"The Burning Secret"
By Natalie Burgess
Poetry
The Morality of a Mine
By Carson Stewart
I once found myself in a pawn shop
With an old mine in my hand
It’s trigger had long been removed
Likely when it left the land
I couldn’t shake the feeling
That what I held was wrong
This piece of metal was meant for death
And it had been buried for so long
I wonder if the man who made it
Ever thought of his creation
How could the death and misery
Be worth helping his nation
Did he wonder who would step on it
Would it be a man, woman, or child
What kind of thoughts ran through his head
When making something so wild
A mine embodies the worst of man
Killing those you can’t even see
As if it is just a wild animal
You destroyed below the knee
Sometimes
By Dex Hooker
Sometimes you're not made for each other
Sometimes it's better to be apart
And pretend it doesn't bother you but secretly it does
Because in all my other friendships i find a little but of us
Technically it's my fault we fell out
So i have nothing to be upset about
But i have to admit i think about it sometimes
Even though we weren't made for each other
And it's better that were apart
Value
By Carson Stewart
Should I be given never ending life
It would take all life's value away
For everything means so much more
When I know there's a final day
Photos
2021-2022 Avatar Awards!
In order to properly thank our artists, we have decided to award them for their hard work and participation!
Most Works Submitted
Carson Stewart
With 19 works submitted
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Most Articles Written
Alex Karapondo
With four articles written
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Editor's Top Artwork
By Oleh "Bug" Zhuk
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Editor's Top Written Work
“Checking In” by Brock Snider
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Editor's Top Miscellaneous Work
"I Untitled IV" By Ethan Truesdale
It is with much appreciation that I thank the Avatar President and Editor, Natalie Burgess. She has taken the Avatar publication to new heights and has set the bar high for the future of the creative arts publication. Natalie was the perfect choice for the Editor position as she embodies the two elements of the publication. She is both an exceptional creative writer and an amazing artist. Natalie's dedication to this publication will be hard to match moving forward. Thank you and best wishes, Mr. Krawetzke (Avatar Advisor).
2021/22 AVATAR STAFF
Natalie Burgess - Editor, Avatar President
Mr. Krawetzke - Avatar Advisor
Have a wonderful summer, and be sure to join us next year!