Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2018, Page 60

Description:	FINE ARTSphotographyONE - In the photography room, RubySloan, 11, works on a portrait inPhotoshop.TWO - Green World by Ivan Cielo-Cuautle, 10.THREE - Morning Dew, Olivia Solie, 9.photographyDiane Davis-Deckard, affectionately known as 3D, has worked inNorths art department for 25 years. Not only is she a role model andfavorite teacher for many students, but shes also the founder of Northsrenowned painting program.Im a painter, so I was very motivated to get a painting programgoing, Deckard says. She teaches 4 years of painting and 4 years ofdrawing. To the schools dismay, this year will be her final year beforeretiring. When asked what she would miss the most, she respondedwithout hesitation.The kids-thats not hard at all. Ive always loved the kids and thisschool. She explained her reason for retiring. Im too tired, she laughed.After all these years Ive gotten up at 5:30.After leaving, she plans to move to Colorado to focus on her ownpainting and be closer to family. I guess its bittersweet. Ive always loved[teaching here]. Ive given my life to this school, but I really need to dosome stuff for myself now.Although we are sad to see her go, she gave a final message to herstudents: Never quit.«««*5sesceramics and stained glasskceramics and stained glassONE - Untitled, Briana Miller,9. TWO - Lets Go Racing!,Allison Price. THREE - Phobia(white piece) and Anxiety(black piece), Sara Valaie, 12.FOUR - Ocean Vase, VirginiaDurlacher, 11. FIVE - FresmenJohn Recker and MarissaCalabrese working on ceramiciects during tutorial.BE IMAGINATIVE BE ORIGINALstory and photos by Ellen Willibey
Source:	http://cdm17129.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/hs-bloomnorth/id/8659
Collection:	Bloomington High School North

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