Why are you thankful for Fine Arts at

Crescent High School?

Teachers and students express their appreciation for the arts through quick quotes about their favorite programs

"I'm thankful for the art program at Crescent because it allowed me to learn new things that I didn't know and I was able to meet and make new friendships" - Adalia Owens

I am so thankful for the opportunity to teach at crescent and help students find and develop their talents -Mrs. Jordan

"I've learned that I can do things that I didn't believe I could do before"      -Saylor Johns

" I love choir because it gives me a place to express myself in a way that words alone can't. There is someting incredibly powerful abut creating music alongside others- every voice contributing to a shared sound and purpouse. Being part of the choir allows me to feel connected, inspired, and truly seen. I am most grateful for the strong sence od community we've bulit and for our incredibly sweet and amazing choir teacher. her kindness, patience, and genuine passion for music creates an environment where everyone feel welcome and supported. The encouragement she gives us- both musically and personally- makes choir feel like a second home and inspires me every day. My favorite part of with my fellow students and our teacher is the way we grow together. Our teachers' guidence, patience, and passion for music pushes us to be better each day, and my classmates' dedication makes every rehersial meaningful. It's a special experience to learn, laugh, and create beautiful music with people who care as much as I do." -Izabella Mathis

" I think that the arts truly give all students a glimpse of what the world could be is only we make it that way."- Ms. Thrasher

" I think the arts gives us a unique way to appriciate the beauty of God. How often do we take time to appreciate the sunset; the arts gives us an amazigly different way to do that." -Ms. Abernathy

" I love the arts because it reminds me if when I wasn in the Army and I was in a jazz band. Of course I appreciate all types of music, but Jazz is really special to me." -Sargent Beaty

" I love band because of the atmosphere it provides and the family I find. The events are really fun and it leps me forget my problems."-Linda Elliott

"I'm greatful for the people in there that gave me the courage to push through the hard times and look to what my future may hold."- Makayla Brown 

"i am thankful for the band because it has given me a second family. It has shown me what true friendship and compassion is and i couldn't ask for a better family." -Miley Jones

I am so thankful for this year's art program because of all the memories, friends, and work I have created and learned. Art is the class that I am most excited to walk into every day. Not only do we create art but we learn the history of it. This class is such a breath of fresh air I need in my school day. The memories I have made in this class will stay with me forever and will always be fun to reflect on in the future! I am proud of each and every project I have accomplished in this class with the help of Mrs.Jordan! I am so very thankful for this class in many other ways but these are the ones that matter to me the most. One of my best decisions is taking this class! - Caroline Vickery

"If one had to imagine school without the arts, I feel that it would be highly deficient in cometing amazingly special."- Mr. Gray

- December 4 at 6pm: Iva Tree Lighting 

- December 16 at 6:30: Christmas Concert

**Winter Guard Tryouts took place - Congrats to the JV and V Winter Guard members!

- December 4 at 6:00 pm: Iva Tree Lighting Ceremory

- December 14 at 3:00 pm: Iva Christmas Parade 

-December 15:  Anderson All-County Band Auditions

**Winterguard and the Band have been invited to perform at the World Championships in Dayton, Ohio next semester!

(left) 

Rock Hanks and Maximino Hernandez Velez both qualified for All State Choir; this is an audition process and a huge honor- way to represent Crescent!

(Right) 

Choir members perform at the Veteran's Day program.

A Night to Remember

Congrats to the Winners! (left)

Miss CHS winner - Carah Ellen Morrill

Miss Senior - Emily Gaspar

Miss Junior - Gracie McGee

Miss Spohomore - Emma-Leigh Gentry

Miss Freshman - Camila Farr

Band/Guard Participants (right)

Art Room Highlights

Pottery in Progress

Our high school art students have been busy bringing clay to life this month! Both Art I and Art II classes are exploring hand-building through coil, slab, and pinch techniques.

Art I students are creating functional pots, learning how simple shapes and techniques can form sturdy, expressive vessels.

Art II students are taking on a more advanced challenge: building ceramic houses. Their designs range from small cottages to imaginative architectural creations, all showing strong craftsmanship and creative problem-solving.

We can’t wait to share the finished pieces soon!

AP Art student, Libby Horne, presented her ongoing sustained investigation that will be submitted for AP credit. Her portfolio is mixed media, focusing on portraits that showcase her relationships and perception of childhood through today. 

The NAHS had two guest artists this month, Juliet Bravo Pottery (left) visited to show students (Emily Gaspar) how to throw on the potter's wheel and Fransesca Nash, cookie artist (right) to demonstrate royal icing to create a blueberry pie and line art on a leaf! Just in time for Thanksgiving... 

We would like to take a special moment to recognize and remember former student, Katrina Whitworth, who recently passed away. Katrina was an important part of our Fine Arts community through her involvement in both Fine Arts Program and Color Guard. She shared her creativity, dedication, and positive spirit with everyone she worked with. Her contributions and presence continue to be felt, and we are grateful for the time she spent with us. Our thoughts are with her family and friends as we honor the impact she made on our program and on those who knew her.