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< Hall of Fame Joseph Cimenski Class of 1964 Inducted May 2018 Joseph Cimenski, a 1964 graduate of Royalton High School, was the oldest child in a family of 13 siblings. Joe was a humble, fun-loving and hardworking young man. At a young age, his curiosity in mechanics and engineering was sparked working in his dad's mechanic shop. While attending high school, Joe was successful in academics and activities. He was involved in band, class play, and was selected as Snow Ball King. He was a four year Letterman and captain of the football and basketball teams. Joe had the honor of representing and playing in the Minnesota State Basketball Tournament. Joe's leadership skills can be traced back to this time as he was Class President and Student Council President. Following graduation from high school,Joe attended the University of Minnesota where he obtained a degree in Aerospace Engineering. While in college, Joe was recognized for his relentless persistence for learning as he often sought out professors until he understood the concepts of the course. Joe enlisted in the Navy in 1969 and was a Battalion Commander. While in flight school, he was on the Captain's List for academic excellence for all three years. He graduated from Training Command School as #1 in his class. Jo received his Naval Aviator "Wings of Gold" in 1971 while he attended Naval War College in Providence, RI. Joe flew for the Navy for 22 years and retired in 2001 as a Captain (06) with over 30 years of continuous service While continuing his service in the Navy, Joe was able to find his passion as he landed a career in aerospace. In 1974, he was hired at General Dynamics (G.D.) in San Diego. He was assigned to the Fluid Systems Design Group for the Centaur Rocket on the Atlas, Titan and later Shuttle Space Launch Vehicles. Joe was given two special assignments, to work on the classified Tomahawk Cruise Missile fuel system design and the NASA X-33 Systems Engineering. Joe's efforts at G.D. supported Mariner spacecraft to all the planets in the solar system and beyond. He had a hand in sending the only man made objects out of the solar system entirely into interstellar space. Joe's signature (literally) is on Mars aboard one of the Viking landers. As a natural leader. Joe was promoted and served as Chairman of the AlAA Liquid Rocket Propulsion Technical Subcommittee for two years. He was also a project manager. In this capacity, Joe was responsible for the performance of several contracts for propulsion and propellant feed components. He oversaw contracts worth over $375 million for Centaur main rocket engines alone. In his career in aerospace, Joe was much decorated as he received three extraordinary achievement awards: Excel Award, Special Recognition Award from General Dynamics and Nominee for the General Managers Award, the GD's highest honor. From 1987-1990, Joe's first four years in the Program management, his overall performance evaluation grade was "exceptional," the highest possible at General Dynamics. Joe retired from the Navy in 2000 and from Lockheed Martin, previously General Dynamics, as Senior Engineering Specialist in 2012 after 38 years of continuous service. Joe and his wife Melanie reside in Lone Tree, Colorado. His children are Jason, Joshua, Jessica, and Jennifer.

senior artist Spotlight Through art education, our students learn how to use tools and materials and experience art by exploring. The art classroom is a place where students learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills while getting the opportunity to express themselves. The artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist. ~Amanda Coomaraswamy Artist Spotlight Grace Balling Grace's dedication to her craft is unmatched. She takes every opportunity to create and is always willing to lend a hand, whether it’s helping fellow artists or tackling large-scale projects—like the incredible mural she's pictured with here. Hardworking, generous, and endlessly creative, Grace brings so much to our Royal art community, and we can't wait to see where her talent takes her next!

< Hall of Fame Jennifer Fussy Class of 1988 Inducted May 2015 Jennifer Fussy was a 1988 graduate of Royalton High School where she excelled in athletics and in the classroom. Jennifer was a driven student athlete and never backed down from a challenge. Jennifer was a very decorated student athlete, she was a two-time letter winner in Cross Country, and a four-time letter winner in basketball. She also was an All Prairie Conference award winner her sophomore, junior and senior year and was All State Honorable Mention in Class A. However, Jennifer’s true passion really came to life on the baseball diamond. Jennifer entered onto the varsity baseball team her freshman year and played stints at first base where she proved to be an excellent fielder. She made her debut on the mound as a relief pitcher during her freshman year against Grey Eagle. In her sophomore year, she started as a pitcher and was able to record her first W. According to the MSHSL, to this date Jennifer is the only female to record a pitching win in a high school baseball game. Jennifer went on to letter in baseball her freshmen, sophomore, and junior year. In her senior year, Royalton fast pitch softball program was in its second year and Jennifer was able to participate with her female peers and she earned All Prairie Conference honors. Her athletic achievements and involvement in student activities did not stop there. She was selected as the female Athlete of the Year her junior and senior years, President of the Letterman’s Club, Student Council Representative, Art Club Member, and earned numerous scholarships. Following graduation from Royalton High School, she attended St. Cloud State University where she majored in Special Education. Jennifer graduated in May of 1994 and accepted a job at Mora Public Schools that fall. While at Mora Public Schools, she has taught Special Education in all levels and facets for their K-12 education. Jennifer directs the Focus program for Mora High School which she developed in 2008 and modeled after other successful programs supporting the at-risk population. In this capacity, she and the Mora ALC staff have worked together to provide interventions and support to the at-risk students improving attendance and graduation rates. On a daily basis, one can witness her effectiveness with this population of students. She is truly interested in each student’s needs and interests, forms lasting relationships, and because of this, her students work hard to pass classes and stay in school. Jennifer recently completed her educational administration certification with hopes of becoming a school leader. Jennifer has numerous positive attributes; many of those she will admit were instilled during her involvement in athletics at Royalton High School. She is described by her coworkers as being exceptionally organized, a strong team player, a motivating leader who effectively communicates and collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents. Jennifer is an avid outdoorsman, and volunteers in the summer recreation youth baseball and softball programs. She and her husband Troy, reside in Mora, with their children, Riley and Rita.

Learn more about Royalton Public School's 1:1 device inniative. Keep Your Child Safe Online Royalton Public Schools has partnered with Linewize, a leading provider of online safety products and education. And you receive FREE access to their Online Safety Hub! READ MORE technology Technology Support Chromebook If your Chromebook isn't working: • Press and hold the Power button + Refresh button together for 10 seconds. This will turn the Chromebook off. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined • Turn the Chromebook on. • Login to the Chromebook. If this did not solve the issue, contact helpdesk@isd485.org How to: • Connect to a Printer(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmv3SSgzINk) • Connect to WiFi(https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1047420?hl=en) • Copy files to your Chromebook(https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook#copy-files-to-your-chromebook?l=en) • Find and open your files(https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook#find-and-open-your-files?l=en) • Find and Use the Chromebook Camera(https://youtu.be/xPSdcyXnAY8) • Find your apps(https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook#find-an-app?l=en) • Pin an app to your shelf(https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook#pin-apps-to-your-shelf?l=en) • Take a screenshot(https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook#top-keyboard-shortcuts?l=en) • Check for updates (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DNNJTHUFVKApdQ0hj4jiEitquIoNnYNU93TFkGDMaKY/edit?usp=sharing) iPad How to: • Connect to WiFi(https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202639) Google Classroom How do I sign in? Students sign in with their school Google account. Username: grad year + first name + last name @isd485.org Example: 21janedoe@isd485.org Password: Grade K-4: password is their lunch number Grades 5-12: contact helpdesk@isd485.org if you don't know your password. How to: • Attach photo/video to assignment (iPad)(https://youtu.be/eHXf2lvl3Bg) • Attach photo/video to assignment (Chromebook)(https://youtu.be/kMT-PofKBmc) • Edit a PDF (iPad)(https://youtu.be/p8lMf9GK2Do) • Customize Google Classroom email notifications(https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6141557?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en) Device Information Royalton Public Schools is a 1:1 district. K-2 students receive iPads 3-12 students receive Chromebooks Royalton Public Schools has an optional technology insurance fee of $25 per student, payable by September 30 of each school year. The fee will be reduced to $12 per student for families with an approved Educational Benefits Application submitted between July 1 through September 30 of the current school year. No refunds will be given for applications filled out after September 30. This plan will cover hardware failure and accidental/unintentional damage (but not cables, chargers, and cases.) The plan is subject to the following terms and conditions contained in this the 1:1 Initiative Handbook. Please view the 1:1 Initiative Handbook for more details. Technology Insurance Fee Payment Instructions Forms Technology Forms can be completed online through Skyward Family Access annual online registration. Paper forms are available upon request. Instructions: Skyward Online Registration 1:1 Initiative Handbook Internet, Technology, & Cell Phone Acceptable Use & Safety Policy 524 Google Workspace for Education Consent & Notice Contact David Lemm Director of Technology (320) 584-4260 Email

Middle/High School Staff directory Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Albright Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Benjamin Barnack Middle/High School Email Lead Cook Heather Bollig Middle/High School Email Band Director Chris Coppicus Middle/High School Email Website > Custodian Micah Dubbin Middle/High School Email Guidance Counselor Monica Flakus Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Mary Fruechte Middle/High School Email Custodian Joel Golden Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Megan Johnson Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Mindy Klosowski Middle/High School Email Kitchen Jackie Lawrence Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Ryan Marwitz Middle/High School Email Website > English Teacher Sheri Menden Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Bethany Newman Middle/High School Email Choir Teacher, Long-Term Substitute Stephanie Otremba Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Melissa Poser Middle/High School Email Academic Interventionist Leah Roske Middle/High School Email Mathematics Teacher Jeff Schoenrock Middle/High School Email Website > Vocational Agriculture Teacher Robert Skwira Middle/High School Email Custodian Debra Struck Middle/High School Email Office/Secretary Dawn Towle Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Kayla Wensmann Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Ariana Anaya Middle/High School Email Guidance Office Secretary Robyn Bartkowicz Middle/High School Email Math Teacher Jacquelyn Borash Middle/High School Email Science Teacher, Long-Term Substitute Alana Curtis-Nair Middle/High School Email Buildings and Grounds Director Tony Duevel Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Amanda Folkens Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Alyssa Gerads Middle/High School Email Website > Special Education Teacher Kelly Gotfredson Middle/High School Email Kitchen Helper Melissa Kasella Middle/High School Email Custodian Shannon Krueger Middle/High School Email Agriculture Teacher Joelle Liddane Middle/High School Email Spanish Teacher Lake Mathison Middle/High School Email Kitchen Helper Tamber Moon Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Heidi Noerenberg Middle/High School Email Website > English Teacher Ellen Petersen Middle/High School Email Lead Cook Shawna Puchalla Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Kathrynn Rothleutner Middle/High School Email English Teacher Sara Schreifels Middle/High School Email Website > Business Teacher Ryan Snyder Middle/High School Email MS/HS Principal Joel Swenson Middle/High School Email Social Worker JoAnn Weir Middle/High School Email Media Center Loreli Yourczek Middle/High School Email Assistant Principal/Activities Director Kaitlyn Arnzen Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Brad Baumann Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Carrie Boucher Middle/High School Email Kitchen Diane Dropps Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Thomas Ebnet Middle/High School Email Long -Term Substitute Nolan Frank Middle/High School Email Vocational Agriculture Teacher Nathan Goldade Middle/High School Email Kitchen Sandy Henry Middle/High School Email Attendance Secretary Amy Kasella Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Dylan Kummet Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Karen Maruska Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Kari Meek Middle/High School Email English Teacher Chloe Munsch Middle/High School Email Website > Science Teacher Jeanne Omvig Middle/High School Email Mathematics Teacher Shawn Poppen Middle/High School Email Choir Teacher Olivia Ramstad Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Schaa Middle/High School Email Website > Custodian Wendy Skroch Middle/High School Email Math Teacher Marissa Sowada Middle/High School Email Art Teacher Cathy Tordsen Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Claire Welinski Middle/High School Email

< Guidance Office Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) MDE Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own admissions requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th graders are eligible to enroll in PSEO on a more limited basis (see note below). Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate, she/he may continue to participate in PSEO on a term by term basis. By March 1 of each year, or three weeks prior to the date a student registers for courses for the following school year (whichever is earlier), schools must provide PSEO information to all students in grades 8-11 and their families. To assist the district in planning, a student must inform the district by May 30 of each year of their intent to enroll in postsecondary courses during the following school year. There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course; however, students may incur fees for equipment that becomes their property when the course or program is completed, textbooks that are not returned to the postsecondary institution according to their policies, or for tuition costs if they do not notify the district by May 30 and the district does not waive this date requirement. Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. For more information on these funds, access the PSEO Mileage Reimbursement Program Instructions . Enrolling in a PSEO course does not prohibit a student from participating in activities sponsored by the high school. School districts must allow a PSEO student reasonable access to the high school building, computers and/or other technology resources during regular school hours to participate in PSEO courses, whether on-line or on campus. Each year, districts must publish their grade-weighting policy on their website, including a list of courses for which students can earn weighted grades. All courses taken through the PSEO program must meet graduation requirements. Districts must transcript credits earned in PSEO by a ratio prescribed in statute. Districts have the authority to decide which subject area and standards the PSEO course meets. If there is a dispute between the district and the student regarding the number of credits granted for a particular course, the student may appeal the board's decision to the commissioner. The commissioner's decision regarding the number of credits will be final. Postsecondary institutions are required to allow PSEO students to enroll in online courses consistent with the institution’s policy regarding postsecondary student enrollment in online courses. Tenth-grade students may initially enroll in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) PSEO course if they receive a reading proficiency score of “meets” or “exceeds” on the 8th grade MCA. If 10th graders taking a CTE PSEO course earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional postsecondary courses. If the student did not take the MCA in 8th-grade, another reading assessment accepted by the enrolling postsecondary institution can be substituted. For students with disabilities, there is an alternative option to demonstrate reading proficiency. For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage . PSEO/CIS/ITV Information Specific to Central Lakes College Most of the ITV courses offered at Royalton are Central Lakes College courses. The ITV courses may be taught by a high school teacher (CIS) or they may be taught by a college instructor (PSEO). The CIS classes offered at Royalton are offered through Central Lakes College. The CIS courses include the following. Note: they may not be offered every year. Visit Central Lakes College website for more information.

Find out how to become a volunteer for Royalton Public Schools or make a donation. Donate or Volunteer We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has made a charitable contribution to our schools. Words cannot express enough how appreciative we are of your donation of time or money! Donate Make a Donation Single-Event Volunteers Single-event volunteers provide service to the Royalton School District, without compensation, for a single event which will be completed in one (1) to three (3) school days. Volunteer Volunteer Application Volunteer Policy Short-Term Volunteers Short-term volunteers provide a service to the Royalton School District, without compensation, on an occasional basis not exceeding two (2) weeks during a school year. Long-Term Volunteers Long-term volunteers provide a service to the Royalton School District, without compensation, from time to time throughout the entire school year. Said service is not necessarily performed on consecutive days. Instead, long-term volunteering occurs over a period of time exceeding two (2) weeks throughout the school year. IF YOU ARE A PARENT OF A CHILD ENROLLED IN ROYALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS and would like to volunteer: Please contact the building principal where your child is enrolled. IF YOU ARE A COMMUNITY MEMBER OR ORGANIZATION, interested in volunteering within Royalton Public Schools: As a community member the first step is to complete the Volunteer Application (click on the left-hand tab). When your application is received and approved we will work together to place you in the volunteer opportunity that best fits your skills. IF YOU ARE AN ORGANIZATION LOOKING TO PLACE VOLUNTEERS, please contact one of the building principals for more information. Thank you for your considering Royalton Public Schools as a beneficiary of your talents and skills!

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< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment November 2017 Student of the Month Emily Maday Emily Maday, daughter of Beth and Tom Maday, has been named the November Student of the Month at Royalton High School (RHS). She has an older sister, Katelyn who graduated from RHS in 2014. Emily’s favorite class was Chemistry when she was a junior and Spanish 4 (CIC Intermediate Spanish 2 for college) for her current senior year. Her favorite teacher is Sra. Lindsey Gruber and she says “Emily consistently proves to be “the cream of the crop” among students. She is detail-oriented, organized, motivated, and always very diligent and thorough in her studies. She has an incredible work ethic and perseverance, both of which have contributed to her many academic achievements”. Ms. Sheri Menden her English teacher states that “One of the best aspects of teaching is watching the growth of students. Through the years, Emily has transitioned from a shy, watchful student to a confident and independent scholar, a student sure of her choices and decisions.” Never one to blow her own trumpet, Emily humbly leads by example: checking assignment requirements, assuming leadership roles in activities, and giving her best in all she does. Emily's more noticeable trait is her perseverance; she works at tasks, especially in researching and writing, until she achieves excellence. These are skills that will take her far as she pursues a career in the medical field. Ms. Kelcie Neumann, her Science teacher states that “She is a hard worker and always willing to help!” Emily is very involved in activities at the school; she is in National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, Royal Pride, Jazz and Pep band, Student Council, FFA, Spanish Club, Knowledge Bowl, 4-H, First United Methodist Church Youth Group. Emily’s favorite high school memory is traveling to Ecuador on a Spanish class trip in June of 2016. She experienced the culture of the indigenous people of Ecuador. She applied Spanish from the classroom to a real life situation. She explored the Amazon Rainforest, volcanoes and stood with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and one foot in the Southern Hemisphere on the equator. Emily’s future plans are to attend a 4 year university, either the University of St. Thomas or St. Olaf, while pursuing a degree in the Pre-med program. The advice she would give to all freshmen students “focus on your grades, and no matter how challenging your classes may get, don’t give up and don’t be afraid to ask questions. As difficult as it can be, try not to procrastinate and remember to always respect your teachers. Also, get involved in as many activities as possible because they make for a fun and memorable four years in high school before you know it, your years at RHS will come to an end.” She sees herself in 10 years hopefully being a physician in the process of completing her medical residency. She also hopes to be married and thinking about starting a family.

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment February 2023 Student of the Month Mya Yourczek Mya is the daughter of Andy and Amber. Mya gives a lot of credit to her family for many of the things she has learned in life, “My family has taught me the importance of hard work and dedication. My mom and dad never deterred me from joining any club or activity I wanted to join. They also come and support me in all my sports whenever they can. Some things I like to do with them is play board games and go fishing.” At Royalton High School Mya participates in many activities such as: volleyball manager, basketball where she was a 2-year captain, track & field, softball, President of Student Council, YES club, Knowledge Bowl and Minnesota Honor Society. When it comes to these many activities Mya had this to say, “I enjoy knowledge bowl and sports because they allow me to compete head-to-head with others. I enjoy the YES club because I miss school for field trips and being outside. And finally, I enjoy student council and MHS because it allows me to be active in the community and the school. I have gained friends and lifetime experiences in all of the different activities, and that has probably been the most beneficial part of being involved in so many activities.” Head Girls Basketball Coach and High School Social Studies Teacher Brad Baumann had this to say about Mya, “It has been a pleasure coaching Mya in basketball and having her as a student. She has a fun-loving spirit and has done a great job being a leader in all her activities and our student body. Watching her grow into the great player and student that she is, has been fantastic to see and I hope many of our younger student and athletes use her as an example to look up to. She will be dearly missed after she graduates, but its going to fun to see where she ends up in life because whatever she decides to do, I know she will be super successful.” Looking at her classes Mya says civics comes to mind first, “My favorite class is probably civics. This is because J. Schaa always cracks funny dad jokes, and I like listening to his odd fun facts. It's also my favorite because I get to take walks when I get antsy.” As for favorite teacher Mya says Sheri Menden is her favorite, “My favorite teacher is Ms. Menden. She made comp class something to look forward to with her bubbly personality and her constant joke cracking. She never thought twice about helping me even if I had dumb questions. She inspires me by treating everyone fairly and equal.” Mya’s favorite high school memory came during her freshman year, “My favorite high school memory was spending all of spring freshman year being with my friends doing whatever we wanted all day because of covid.” Mya also added that she had a memorable memory sophomore year as well, “My favorite event I was a part of was beating Holdingford in section playoffs my sophomore year. This stands out above the rest because the gym was full and tensions were high and I'm not sure a person in that gym thought we were going to leave with a win.” As to what she plans to do next year and where she sees herself in 10 years, Mya had this to say, “Next fall I'm attending the University of Minnesota twin cities to pursue a degree in criminology. I hope to eventually get a job in federal law enforcement. I decided on this because I was always interested in crime and I simply cannot stand the thought of being stuck in an office all day and in ten years I plan on living somewhere in a house I built with a couple of dogs, and traveling in my free time. My career goal is to join the FBI, and one of my life goals is to visit all 7 continents, and visit North Korea.” Mya’s advice to high school freshmen is this “find something to get involved in, and find an upperclassman to look up to. Also getting in a little trouble once in a while never hurt anyone :)”

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment < Back December 2019 Artist of the Month Autumn Larson After Christmas break, Royalton High School named Autumn Larson as December's Artist of the Month. Larson, a junior, is the daughter of Coralynn and Jesse Martin of Rice. She has been "doodling" characters on lined paper for as long as she can remember, and now is focused on turning these characters into something more than just a hobby. "As soon as I could pick up a pencil or a brush, everything that I had been thinking about fades away and I focus only on my artwork until I put the pencil down. During this time, it's a weightless feeling of freedom that I've never felt with anything else despite trying to replicate it with other activities," said Larson. "For a very long time, I've dreamed of creating a world that compares to the numerous books that I have read in the early years of my life. It was this year in my Design class that Mr. Halverson asked us to find an idea that we could really invest ourselves into as the Final Design project. My Ultra Violet project started in my freshman year with Sophie as the main character. She made her slow journey over the years into a shape-shifting creature with 200 years of fictional history behind the world that she lives in. The plot of the storybook will tell the reader how simply that Sophie went from Earth to Lyvida, the fairytale world that her story is set in. In one frame, Sophie is shown at her birthday party, and in the next, she is waving goodbye to her friends. As the story progresses, she discovers that if she wishes to become a fairy, she will need to grow wings. The rest of the story will show snapshots of her future adventures and the characters, like her "adoptive" father, Jinn, who will help her reach her destination in life." "While working with at all of the talented, student-artists who take art classes at Royalton High School, it sometimes is a tough task to select just one student who earned the Artist of the Month honor," stated Visual Art Instructor Carl Halverson. "December had a few artists who could have been selected. It was clear to me after seeing the time and dedication that Autumn Larson put into her original storybook, that she had clearly earned the honor. It's not just a rendered copy of a subject in which a student showcases their improvement in skills that are practiced in an art class. In this case, it is the development of a character that is totally original, never seen before, that comes to life in the artist's choice of medium. The Design goes one step further in the fact that no one knows the storyline until the artist decides where they will take you on their journey. I have an Albert Einstein quote hanging in my room which reads, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." I can teach a student the Knowledge of subject matter through the Elements and Principles of Design or by studying Art History. I can improve a student's technical abilities through the daily exercise and practice of drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media or photography projects. But I can't teach a student the "Imagination" piece that it takes to create the Original work that Autumn has shared with us in her Final Design project. This piece is a gift that never stops giving through the work created by these exceptional young people that I have had the privilege of working with for all of these years. " "I'm very grateful for the teachers that I've had, like Mr. Halverson, who have pushed me to travel down the road of Visual Art," added Larson. "I'm also very grateful for my Mom for believing that my "doodles" would one day be something so much more."

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