Congratulations to the 2 OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Summer 2019 Celebrating Art competition and publication! Having a High Merit award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries received for the Spring 2019 contest, it stood out as being one of the top 5% submitted. Students who have art selected as High Merit work will receive special recognition in the book as it is displayed as a High Merit piece.

Congratulations to the following students:

From Ms. Schorsch’s Studio Art AP Drawing class:

Allyson Albertz “Sweet Treats”

From Ms. Schorsch’s Drawing and Printmaking class:

Mackenzie Sexton “Little Blue Bunny”

The National PTA Reflections competition was developed as a way to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves. The Reflections Program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork.  Each year, students in grades Pre-K through 12 are recognized for bringing the theme to life through film production, dance choreography, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. The 2019-2020 Reflections program theme is “Look Within”

Best of luck to the following students who submitted work for this year’s competition and stay tuned for results!

Literature Entry:
Elisabeth Keith, “Her“

Visual Arts and Photography Entries

Ms. Schorsch’s Drawing and Printmaking students were visited by some furry and amphibious friends as a part of the “Art in Root” program they are participating in this year. “Art in Root” is a three-step program designed to create connections between high school students and nature through art. This program features a combination of a field trip to a park, an in-class visit and an art exhibition to immerse students in nature and translate their experiences into fine art. This year, artists are working with the theme of “The Nature of Us” and will create artwork based on human impact and interaction with nature that will be exhibited later this school year.

In September, the students participated in the first portion of the program with a nature hike at Miami Whitewater Forest. For the second portion of the program, our Interpreter of Nature, Brittan, brought in artifacts that humans leave behind in nature as well as some live animals. The students were able to learn more about the creatures that inhabit our parks while visiting with and photographing, Sandy the Tree Frog, Cheeto the Box Turtle, and Clover the Rabbit. These students will now be creating artwork inspired by these experiences for an exhibition in the spring which is the culminating experience of the “Art in Root” program designed by the Great Parks of Hamilton County.

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The 2019 Thomas More University Juried High School Exhibition participants have been announced! Congratulations to the following OHHS Art and Design students whose work was selected for the exhibition:

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Alyssa McRoberts*
Instructor, Jamie Schorsch

​Brooklyn Hart*
Instructor, Jamie Schorsch

Destanie Sexton*
Instructor, Jamie Schorsch

Rebecca Jones
Instructor, Dignan-Cummins

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Alaina Broughton
Instructor, Jamie Schorsch

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Mackenzie Sexton
Instructor, Jamie Schorsch

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Morgan Becker
Instructor, Steve Groh

Works will be on display in the Eva G. Farris Gallery from November 18th through the 26th. The Opening Reception will take place on November 18th from 4-7 pm with a Scholarship Awards Presentation at 6 pm. The Eva G. Farris Art Gallery is located on the entrance level of the Benedictine Library.

Selections 2019 is a biennial exhibition and awards gala, hosted since 1983 by Mount Saint Joseph University, that spotlights artworks created by talented area junior and senior high school students as selected by their art teachers. Also included in the exhibition, is the opportunity to apply for Scholarships.

OHHS Art and Design junior Kylie Cornelius was awarded one of the two $2000 Junior Level Selections 2019 Scholarships. This scholarship is renewable for four years and could net up to $8,000 over your four years at the Mount! 

Selected by OHHS Art Teacher, Bridget Dignan-Cummins:

Kylie Cornelius, Grade 11: Drawing and Printmaking with Ms. Schorsch
“HOPE”, Relief Print, Screenprint, and Collage Materials