Sep 14th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary’s fifth grade art students sat spellbound at the feet – literally – of modern artist Alberto Cruz during a special master class Friday (Sept. 14).
Art teacher Tiffany Weaver invited the Sarasota-based painter to speak with students. He explained the difference between impressionism, abstract and modern styles. Business partner Shelly Windham of Shelly Windham Interior Design donated money for the school to purchase a Cruz painting, which was unveiled during the lecture.
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Artist Alberto Cruz, Principal Barbara Jones and art teacher Tiffany Weaver pose with “Dream.” The painting was purchased for Janie Howard Wilson Elementary through a gift from business partner Shelly Windham Interior Design.
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Fifth grade students listen to guest artist Alberto Cruz as his painting “Dream” is unveiled. Teacher Tiffany Weaver (center) and business partner Shelly Windham (right) arranged for the painting’s purchase to start a Janie Howard Wilson gallery project.
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Artist Alberto Cruz explains “impressionism” to fifth grade students at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary on Friday.
LAKELAND – The crowd went wild Tuesday (May 21) when third grader Carlos Salgado (pictured) threw out the first pitch at the Lakeland Flying Tigers baseball game against the Fort Myers Miracles.
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High’s Special Olympic track and field relay team qualified and participated in the State Summer Games May 17-18 at ESPN Wide World of Sports.
LAKE WALES –– Hillcrest Elementary kindergarten students are celebrating the end of school by reading their own copies of “Change The World Before Bedtime” by Mark Kimball Moulton, Josh Chalmers and Karen Good.
