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“The arts
are fundamental resources through which the world is viewed,
meaning is created, and the mind developed.”
Elliot W. Eisner
Welcome!
Did you know that students who participate in
the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic
achievement, or to be involved in community service? Did you know
that students who study the arts also are likely to read for pleasure
twice as often? Research shows that arts education strengthens a
student’s problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and
adds to the retention of subject matter in other areas. These examples
are great reasons to have a strong fine arts elective program to
enhance curriculum; however, at Latin, the arts are valued as an
integral part of our students’ overall education from kindergarten
through twelfth grade. The unique nature of each arts discipline
offered at Latin, visual art, music, dance and drama, serves to
allow our students to explore various perceptions of the world in
hands-on, relevant ways. Our students are encouraged to explore
their interests and are supported as they develop their unique talents.
It is our pleasure to help emerging painters, dancers, sculptors,
actors, singers, instrumentalists, and directors gain confidence
in themselves, and a lifelong love of the arts.
Richard Fletcher
CLS Art Department Chair
Ron Payne
CLS Music Department Chair
Julie Strassel
CLS Theater & Speech Department Chair
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