Great Neck artists on exhibit at Juried Art Show
Works of art created by five talented artists from the Great Neck Public Schools have been selected for exhibit at the 2022 Nassau County High School Student Juried Art Competition & Exhibition, currently on display at the Art Guild in Manhasset. Additionally, one of the artists was awarded a third-place prize in the competition.
Artists and the titles of their work on exhibit are: Melad Asli, South High, “Lost In Translation”; Gloria Hsia, North High, “Imagination”; Avery Ko, South High, “Distorted Fruit”; Minkyung Nah, South High, “Music Is Mother”; and Rebecca Slobin, North High, “Power”. Minkyung’s painting was announced as a third-place winner at the exhibit’s opening reception and awards ceremony on Nov. 6.
North High students created their submissions in class and art club under the guidance of art teacher Emily Man. The North High fine and performing arts department head is Dr. Pamela Levy. South High students created their submissions in class under the guidance of art teachers Megan Cashman, Colleen Campbell, and Safia Fatimi. The South High art department head is Karen Cuchel.
A total of 215 submissions were received for the 2022 Nassau County High School Student Juried Art Competition & Exhibition, and only 84 pieces were selected for the exhibit. The show, which is on display from Nov. 6–26, showcases artwork in a variety of mediums including watercolor, oil, charcoal, colored pencil, and digital media, as well as some three-dimensional pieces. The Art Gild is located at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., in Manhasset.
Two North High teams win Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center competition
Two teams of musicians from North High School have been awarded prizes through the 2023 Young Musicians Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS). This competition challenges high school students to launch innovative projects that would benefit the chamber music world, with a focus on areas such as performance, pedagogy, access, and social impact.
A project titled “The Virtual Chamber Gallery” was awarded a $1,000 team scholarship and four mentorship sessions with CMS Board and Global Council members to help launch the initiative. This virtual interactive gallery will combine chamber music and fine arts, with a focus on accessibility to help students with developmental disabilities experience the world of music and art. Team members are Jack Brenner, Talia Elyaho, Taj Ramphul, Kajal Ramphul (team leader), and Maverick Williams, with guidance from Dr. Pamela Levy, North High performing and fine arts department chair/vocal music teacher.
A project titled “Music Improvisation Through Drama and Peer Leaders” received honorable mention and was awarded four mentorship sessions. This project proposes combining elements of dramatic acting and peer leadership into music education, particularly the teaching of improvisation, to support community and personal expression. Team members are Ethan Dayani, Zachary Musheyev, and Mizuki Natsu, with guidance from Dr. Esther Noh, North High instrumental music teacher.
Now in its third year, the CMS Young Innovators Challenge is open to student teams in the Tri-State area, Miami, and Philadelphia. Students presented their proposals through video submissions that were adjudicated by a panel of CMS judges.
December registration for English & GED-Prep classes
If you are an adult and want to learn English or improve your English-language skills, or if you want to earn a high school equivalency diploma, the Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center offers a variety of classes during the day and evening designed to meet your needs.
A range of English-language classes are offered, from beginning literacy to advanced ENL (English as a New Language). In preparation for the GED examination, classes are available to improve math, reading, science, social studies, and writing skills.
Registration for Trimester II classes will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Thursday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.–noon, or from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Preference will be given to Great Neck residents and returning Adult Learning Center students.
The non-refundable processing fee for classes is $75 for those who live or work in Great Neck (proof of residency or employment is required), and $125 for nonresidents. The Adult Learning Center is now offering the convenience of beginning the registration process online through FamilyID (www.familyid.com).
The Adult Learning Center is located at 105 Clover Drive in Great Neck. For more information, please contact the Adult Learning Center at (516) 441-4950, or visit www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/alc.
