2022-2023: A Retrospective in the Visual Arts #207Now #arteducation #CreativityFuelsTheFuture #FindYouBeYou @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2 @lloyd_mwphoto

 

The Maine West visual art teachers - Mr. Cammarata, Ms. Kljajic, Ms. Lahart, and Ms. Lloyd - have collaborated to produce a final, end of the year 22-23 retrospective celebrating the work and events created and experienced through the visual art program this year.

Please enjoy perusing this year's Maine West Virtual Art Gallery HERE.

Congratulations Class of 2023! #207Now #seniors #classof2023 @mainewestband @mworchestras @lahartanddesign2 @mainewestfab @cammarta120 @mainewestchoir @wmth_west @mainewesttechcrew @lloyd_mwphoto @westsidedanceco @mainewestdrama @mainewestart

 

Last night, Maine West High School hosted the annual Senior Awards Night to present members of the senior class with scholarships and honorary departmental awards. The Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce the following Fine Arts scholarships and recognitions for members of the senior class:

Maine West Fine Arts Boosters Scholarship

Giselle Figueroa Martinez

Aurelia Lawson

Sophia Luong

Lillyanna Orrico

Selma Velic

Joel Daube Memorial Scholarship

Aurelia Lawson

Sophia Luong

Kris Modi

ICONIC Legacy Dance Scholarship

Ashlinn DeMonte

Congratulations to the students who received Fine Arts Department Honors Last Night! These students were selected as the most distinguished in their area of focus within the arts:

The entire Fine Arts Department extends a heartfelt congratulations to ALL of the seniors in the Class of 2023! Your contributions and dedication to our programs will have a lasting impact! We wish you all the best, and hope you stay in touch with us!

Seniors, please take a moment to register with the Maine West Fine Arts Alumni Directory so that we can continue to keep you informed and involved in Fine Arts activities!

2023 Band & Choir Spring Concert #207Now #musiceducation @mainewestband @mainewestchoir @mainewestfab

 

Congratulations to the students and directors for wonderful performances at the Band & Choir Spring Concert! Each performance truly inspired the listeners in attendance!

A special congratulations to the Class of 2023! Thank you for your dedication and leadership in Band and Choir and beyond! You have made a mark on our programs, and we are grateful for your contributions!

Bravissima to Sophia Luong for her performance of Emmanuel Sejourne's Romantica. Her performance left everyone in attendance completely awestruck by her talent and musicianship!

HERE is a copy of tonight's program.

More pictures from tonight can be found HERE.

Thank you to WMTH for livestreaming tonight's concert! The video can be viewed below:

We rely on the support of many people. THANK YOU to all of the families, friends and fans who have contributed in some way to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters!

Maine West Artist Natalia Habczyk Earns Bronze Medal at IHSAE ArtConnectED Juried Exhibit #207Now #art #excellence @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2 @mainewestfab

We recently learned that Maine West Junior, Natalia Habczyk, earned a bronze medal in the incredibly prestigious IHSAE ArtConnectED Northern Regional Exhibition! This recognition distinguishes Natalia as one of the best student artists in the region. Congratulations, Natalia! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations, as well, to Natalia's Ceramics & Design teacher, Ms. Felicia Lahart!

You can view more of the award recipients' inspiring work HERE.  

The 2023 Drama Awards Night Celebrates a Year of Success! #207Now #drama #awards #thespians #techcrew @mainewestdrama @mainewesttechcrew @mainewestfab @mwactivities

 

Congratulations to all of the students who have participated in the Maine West Drama program during the 2022-2023 school year! Tonight's Drama Awards Night recognized students for their achievements in the drama classes, and for their outstanding contributions to the production season: Drop Dead (fall play), Young Frankenstein (musical) and Trap (spring play). Whether they contributed on or off the stage (go tech crew!), each and every person was instrumental to creating these inspiring performances and for sustaining a drama program that enriches us all!

Tonight many students were also inducted into the International Thespian Society, an honors organization for theatre students around the world. Congratulations to everyone who was inducted!

Bravo to Selma Velic who was selected by their peers for the "Top Thespian" award!

As is tradition, some of next year's season was announced at tonight's awards ceremony. 

Drum roll....

Next year's fall play will be...

...The Diary of Anne Frank...and

...next year's musical will be...

Mean Girls The Musical (High School Edition)!

We are looking forward to the 2023-2024 school year and drama season!

Many more pictures from tonight's Drama Awards can be found HERE.

Thank you to Mr. David Harmon and Mr. Peter McManus for all of  your time and energy organizing tonight's Drama Awards!

Thank you to our entire incredible staff who make the drama program what it is at West:

Mr. David Harmon (drama teacher and director of the fall play and musical), Mr. Peter McManus (auditorium manager and tech director), Mx. Ashley Benson (costumer for fall play and musical), Ms. Desi Rae Stricker (co-costumer for fall play and musical), Ms. Mya Figueroa (costumer for spring play), Ms. Judy Klingner (director of spring play), Ms. Daniella Valdez (musical producer), Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr (musical pit orchestra director), Mr. James Schiffer (musical vocal director), Ms. Isa Ramirez (musical choreographer).

Bravo to Maine West's Piano Students! #207Now #piano #musiceducation @mworchestras @mwactivities @mainewestfab

 

Bravissimo to all of the pianists who performed at this afternoon's piano recital! 

Your performances, after only a year or two of study, were impressive! We look forward to seeing how you continue to grow as musicians!

Thank you to all of the friends and family members who came out to support our musicians today!

Enjoy more photos from today's recital HERE.

Thank you to Ms. Daniella Valdez for teaching these pianists and for organizing today's performance to celebrate their achievements!

Maine West Artists Participate in Des Plaines Art Guild's 70th Anniversary Show at the Frisbie Center #207Now #visualart #artshow @mainewestart @lloyd_mwphoto @mainewestfab

Maine West visual artists are part of the Des Plaines Art Guild's 70th Anniversary Art Exhibit on display at the Frisbie Senior Center. Students' mixed media artwork can be enjoyed by the public at the Frisbie Senior Center on Friday, June 2nd. 

Congratulations to the visual artists with work in this show!

Thank you to Maine West visual art teacher Ms. Melissa Lloyd and Maine West alumna and Des Plaines Art Guild member Rhonda Popko for collaborating to make this opportunity available to our students!

Maine West Film Students Find Success at MMEA Film Festival & NATAS 2023 #207Now #mediaarts #excellence @wmth_west @mainewestfab @mwactivities

The work of several Maine West film students recently received recognition from two prestigious film organizations: Midwest Media Educators' Association (MMEA) and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS; the organization behind the Emmy Awards). 

We are so proud of these students and their film teacher, Ms. Rebecca Orr, for their achievements!

Congratulations to the following students:

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Award Nominees (LINK)

Ash Carmichael - Arts and Culture Nomination: Expressing Identity Through Art

Addie Webb - Serious News Nomination: Banned Book Week at Maine West

Russell Adaya - Public Service Announcement Nomination: Be Kind PSA

Midwest Media Educators' Association Award Recipients (LINK)

Kris Modi - Recipient of the Lucas Palermo Scholarship

Marjorie Padar and Avery Rizzi - 1st Place Demonstration: How To Put Up a Birdhouse  

Nikhil Nair - 3rd Place Demonstration: How to Make a "Dum" Good Biryani

Ash Carmichael - 2nd Place News Package: Expressing Identity Through Art

Abby Wilson - 5th Place News Package: New Feature Twirler: Olivia Young

Marjorie Padar - 3rd Place Public Service Announcement: Surviving Your Family During the Holidays

Ben Pluta - 4th Place Public Service Announcement: Porch Pirate PSA

Ben Pluta - 3rd Place Talk Show: Career Corner with Michael Norman

More pictures from the 2023 Midwest Media Educators' Association can be found HERE.