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Brayden Metz of East Dubuque shows off his art, “Mindscape.”

First ever: County schools pitch in for student art show about memory at the Galena Center for the Arts

GALENA–Thursday, February 2 was the grand opening of the Collective Memory Art Show at the Galena Center for the Arts. The show highlighted 33 students from six different Illinois high … more

by Olivia Friederick

editor@galgazette.com | 2/7/23

Ayden Wells is the artist of the month at Galena High School. The senior is photographed with her acrylic painting entitled, “Magical Places.” The piece is an entry for the Euleila Art & Poetry contest. The inspiration was to paint buildings that resonate with the specific artist. For Wells, those buildings are from her favorite movies and books. Choosing significant locations from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, Dr. Seuss’ Oh the Places You’ll Go and The Brother Grimm’s Rapunzel. Her favorite mediums to work with are acrylic paints and ceramics because it is versatile and allows her to tangibly bring her ideas to life. Art has been present throughout her life and she makes it, “because it allows me to express feelings and ideas that I have in my head, and make them into an interpretive art piece that others can relate to.” The independent art student is currently a member of the National Art Honor Society. Her teacher, Irene Thraen-Borowski runs the Galena chapter. Not only is her outstanding work recognized in the NAHS, but she also participates in service opportunities. Each NAHS member gives back to the community in art-related service acts. She said she will continue painting and participating in organizations that value art after high school.

GHS artist of the month

1/31/23

This piece of art by Galena High School senior Reagan Simpson, will be part of a student art exhibit, “Collective Memory,” supported by six area high schools: Galena-Jo Daviess Career Technical Education Academy, East Dubuque, Galena, River Ridge, Scales Mound and Stockton. The exhibit opens Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Galena Center for the Arts with a reception from 5-6 p.m. The exhibit runs through February.

"Collective Memory" student art exhibit

1/31/23

River Ridge students (from left) Brogan Grube, Nick Cobine and Carson Dodd were the top spellers at the school spelling bee. Cobine received first place, Dodd received second and Grube received third.

River Ridge students try to ‘bee’ the best speller in the room

River Ridge held its 2023 spelling be on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Twenty-four students from 4th-8th grade competed. In the end, 8th grader Nick Cobine won first place, 7th grader Carson Dodd won second … more

1/24/23

On Monday, Jan. 9, three East Dubuque High School seniors, from left, Madeline Heitkamp, Kaylee Nelson and Wil Quinn, participated in the annual Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Nearly 1,000 students from across the Midwest participated in this choral singing festival, singing a variety of excellent repertoire, all while being fully immersed in the collegiate experience. The songs they performed were Shout Unto God by Heather Sorenson, Stars I Shall Find by Victor Johnson, and Bridge Over Troubled Water arranged by Kirby Shaw. The sopranos and altos sang a piece, Listen by Reena Esmail, and the tenors and basses sang a piece, Imaliyam, arranged by Lhente-Mari Pitout. Quinn also participated in a lesson with a member of the Luther College voice faculty.

Dorian Vocal Festival participants

1/17/23

East Dubuque schools held its holiday music concert on Thursday, Dec. 8. Members of the high school band performing are, from left, Joelle Haven, James Degenhardt, Joey Delaney and Wil Quinn.

East Dubuque schools holiday music concert

1/10/23

Fourth grade students Landon Heim, Grant Karberg, Harper Berning, Camden Petitgout, Evelyn Miller, Avery Connor, Gwen Bradshaw, Miles Norman, Jack Blaum, Amairany Garcia-Hernandez, Aaron Martinez-Rios, Gretchen Sauerberg, Nile Holland, Jeyden Garcia-Sanchez and Brinley Berning charge at the start of their dodgeball game against the police team.

Fourth graders take on police in dodgeball

GALENA–Galena police officers and fourth graders at Galena Primary School battled it out on the dodgeball court on Friday, Jan. 6. A team of four officers and two primary school staff … more

by Murphy Obershaw

mobershaw@galgazette.com | 1/10/23

Natalie Garcia Ayala is the artist of the month at Galena High School. The senior says she enjoys being creative and showing simple things and wants her work to have meaning and have symbols. Garcia is interested in pursuing graphic design or baking/pastries. She became interested in art during middle school. Her teacher was John Schober. Garcia now enjoys working in clay, paint, pencils and on the computer. She has been helping her mom bake cakes for family members since she was four or five years of age.

GHS Artist of the Month

1/10/23

First and second place winners from The Galena Elks Annual Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest received trophies for their accomplishments. Back from left: Natalie Heiar, Kenley Patterson, Lilly Jordan, Kaitlyn Watson, Emmett Patterson, Brycen Sincock and Khai Ellsworth. Front from left: Aubrey Peterson, Sidney Meusel, Kolby Wall, Braxton Temperly and Caden Schultz.

Students show off skills at hoop shoot

The Galena Elks Annual Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest drew students from schools in East Dubuque, Galena, Scales Mound, River Ridge and Stockton to compete on Monday, Jan. 2. These students first … more

1/10/23

From left, Camdyn Bauer and Celia Turner helping wrap gifts for Macy Potter.

River Ridge business class organizes this year’s Santa Store

Jen Laity’s high school business class of eight students accepted the task of operating River Ridge’s annual Santa Store. In the past, Kim Thorsen (former River Ridge teacher) has … more

by Kate Leonard, River Ridge High School student | 1/3/23