Student Artist of the Month: March 2018
In partnership with Forsyth County high schools and Windsor Jewelers, The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is proud to present the Student Artist of the Month.
All Forsyth County high schools (private, public, and charter) that have arts programming were invited to participate in the Student Artist of the Month program. Arts educators and administrators from each school will select one student each month for recognition based on academic rigor and artistic merit. A variety of arts disciplines will be recognized over the course of the school year.
Katherine Sturkie
Atkins Academic & Technology High School
Principal: Joe Childers
SAM Coordinator: Janet Blakely
Nominating Teacher: Janet Blakely
Arts Discipline: Visual Arts
Grade: 11
GPA/QPA: 4.0
What is your favorite part of the arts genre in which you were selected? I like experimenting with different genres of art but watercolor is my favorite. I like the translucency of the colors and how freely and easily they move on the paper.
Where would you most like to attend college and what might be your major? I don’t know where I want to go to college yet. I’m still looking around but I want to major in Biology or Animal Sciences.
What is your proudest artistic accomplishment? Having my piece be a part of the Art Showcase state champions team.
How will the arts influence your future career? The arts will always be important to me as a hobby and although I love creating art, I’m not considering a career in the arts. I want to be a veterinarian but I will continue to practice and create art in my free time.
Negar Jadidi
Calvary Day School
Principal: Rick Bohner
SAM Coordinator: Vera Boston
Nominating Teacher: Patsy Chesnut
Arts Discipline: Photography
Grade: 11
GPA/QPA: 3.8
What is your favorite part of the arts genre in which you were selected? My favorite part of chorus is getting to also act and be involved in theatre alongside of it. Also, I love being with other singers who have the same passion as me.
Where would you most like to attend college and what might be your major? I would like to attend an Ivy