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Students
working on paintings collaboratively (Jaden Sensano and Abby
Sutton)
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JH Art Club students
bring cheer to Rest Haven residents
Making connections between generations is always important,
particularly around the holidays. To bring joy to residents and to
cultivate a spirit of generosity in students, the Greenville Junior
High Art Club recently engaged in a service learning project.
Under the guidance of South Middle School art teacher Julie Brewer,
students wrote letters to residents of Rest Haven asking about their
favorite colors, animals, and hobbies. With the help of Rest Haven
activities director Lynelle Miller, students received responses from
the residents.
Based on the residents' feedback, students created individualized
paintings using supplies generously provided by the Greenville Art
Guild. After lots of hard work, and input from art club volunteer and
local artist Tracy Onoz, students were ready to deliver their paintings
to residents on the Friday before Christmas.
Residents felt the delight of being thought of in such a special light,
and students felt the great gift of giving as paintings were unwrapped.
Paintings ranged from laughing squirrels and colorful butterflies to
abstract blues and childhood homes, creating quite a diverse exhibition
in almost a dozen rooms at this long-term care facility.
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Abby
Sutton (student) delivering a painting to resident Ruby Kaugher
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Jazmey Hicks (student) delivering a painting to resident Wanda Rismiller
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Peace Flags (South project to cultivate spirit of
peace and generosity)
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