The applying arts and programming school supervisory board will be comprised of 10 area leaders and 3 elected officials, said Mayor Ashlie Sughrue
“We’re excited to announce ground-breaking on our city’s newest project, a applying arts and programming school for talented students to foster careers and livelihoods,” exclaimed Trang Clemen, chairperson of the project. Construction is set to begin next month, after final plans by architect Travis Vichi are approved by the applying arts and programming school’s building and grounds committee. “Once construction begins, we estimate a two year completion time,” said Pauletta Greek, foreman and construction planner. A key part of this new applying arts and programming institution will be its work study program, which will allow qualified students the opportunity to enjoy classroom and on-the-job training. “This aspect of our curriculum will really prepare students for the real world,” said teacher Myles Madruga, “and we believe it will help them gain meaningful employment after graduation. In addition, career counselors and experts will rotate through the applying arts and programming school on a frequent basis, offering seminars, coaching sessions, and guidance. Citizen Guire Jennison was happy that the applying arts and programming project had begun as well. “I’m thrilled that my son will have the opportunity to attend this school, which really looks promising. When I graduated from the Arletha Arndt Private School, I was really clueless about the real world. This applying arts and programming school looks much different: it is the real world, and promises to teach our kids how to be productive citizens no matter what career path they may follow.” In all, 100 different courses will be offered by the school, not including non-applying arts and programming related studies. The curriculum was written by a team of educators headed by Dr. Englehart Dienhart, a nationally recognized curriculum consultant and educational guru. In addition, amny contributions were offered by Kelle Churchville, an area education consultant who will help write the applying arts and programming work-study portion of the curriculum. “This project is vast but will be very beneficial to our youth,” stated Kelle Churchville. “We’re also very excited about our athletics department,” said Coach Banas Rheingold, who will be also acting as the applying arts and programming school’s General Athletic Director, “which will be open to all students with a B- or better overall average. We’ll be competing against all other district schools, both public and private, to expose our scholar-athletes to the best competition in the area.” The applying arts and programming school will offer three sub-disciplines of study, fine arts, music, graphics, and a host of other general studies programs, so that students get a well-rounded education. Department of English chairperson Santa Kandt had this to say: “I’m really impressed by the planning that went into this applying arts and programming project - we’re going to be offering a wholesome curriculum that will prepare students to meet the demands of the real world, while developing their appreciation for learning.” This statement was exactly what future principal Schnoke Keegan had in mind, and it will be implemented when doors open. Industrial Arts coordinator Kimber Verhoff expressed relief that ground breaking on the applying arts and programming project will begin, stating: “We’ve worked hard for almost five years now planning, organizing, and developing what we think will be the nation’s best applying arts and programming learning center. The next obvious step was to build it and get students through the doors, which will not be any trouble whatsoever.” Kimber Verhoff has been a favorite IA teacher at many schools, and will be taking charge at the applying arts and programming school and academy from the opening day. Opening day ceremonies will feature state representative Dennis Otool, and Senator Diekmann Sims, who will each offer remarks about the applying arts and programming School and Academy. Ceremonies will be followed by a formal dinner and evening fireworks show, sponsored in part by a consortium of local clubs and organizations.