This article was written by Carrie Kuecks, class of 2019.
When walking past the lower school playground, students will see a brand new array of colorful fish lined up against the fence. That is all thanks to the National Art Honors Society (NAHS) and the sixth graders. NAHS teamed up with sixth grade science classes to paint a FIN-tastic fish mural. The students painted April 19, and the society’s club members spent an entire day of school teaching younger students about patterns while painting the mural.
National Art Honor Society members taught Lower School artists how to incorporate intricate patterns into their paintings. (Photo/Susan Foltz)
Sponsored by the Lower School PTO, the annual Fish Mural aims to spread awareness for the conservation of aquatic environments and the fish that live in them, while also giving kids a hands-on experience to learn about painting techniques.
Currently, the fence decorations feature designs from last year. The new fish are still in the drying process and will replace last year’s fish once complete.
“We wanted the kids to have a hands-on experience where they could learn about painting and patterns. I really enjoyed how we were able to incorporate spreading environmental awareness into our artwork, and the kids had a lot of fun,” Vice President of NAHS Projects Sabrina Lin said.
Earth Day is all about making a difference and educating people about the planet. Members of NAHS are not only teaching children how to paint paper fish, but they are also teaching children about the environment, and helping them become better artists at the same time.
