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Show Page 10 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume II, Issue VI March 2000 Art School Opens in Ogden Valley By Barbara Allport Wanda Ahlstrom was inspired to create and open an art program in the By about age four, my son Will Valley. Ultimately we would like to was spending a lot of time drawing. see an art center similar to the Kimball I’m fortunate to have a mother who, Art Center in Park City, where local an artist herself, recognized that Will talent can be highlighted. was showing signs of being interested in art also. When Will was in second grade, my Mom found an art school for children in Salt Lake called the Visual Art Institute (VAI). The premise of VAI is that children who “love to draw” are intuitive-creative and think in images. They have a rightbrain learning style. This school researched and corArt School students hard at work. related a unique, Until then we are offering classes comprehensive visual art curriculum to nurture and develop the talents of with nondirective teaching methods. people here in the Valley. The Will thrived at this school, so much so children’s classes are structured that even after we moved to the exactly like the classes Will took in Valley, I continued to drive him to Salt Salt Lake City. We play classical Lake City twice a week. music to get everyone into right-brain Unfortunately, the Director and mode. The first 15 minutes are spent driving force of VAI died two years doing imagination drawings— ago. Since then, Will has been anything the kids want to draw. The studying with well-known local artist next 35-40 minutes are spent drawing Donna Kearny (Much shorter drive!). a lighted still life, the last ten minutes Will was the regional 1st place winner of class are spent in critique. The kids in visual arts in the School District’s discuss and make positive comments Reflections Contest, representing about all the drawings. Weber High School. His work has No child can be “taught” to be gone on to compete at the state level. creative. But every creative child and About six months ago, my Mother adult will benefit from developing and nurturing their creative side. Valley Art School associates are: Wanda Ahlstrom, Studied sculpture with Florence Hansen and Avard Fairbanks Natalie Shupe, BFA from Utah State University, Art Education Robin King, BFA from University of Washington. Exhibited at Tivoli Gallery in Salt Lake City for six years Form more information contact Barbara Allport at 745-4038, or Wanda Ahlstrom at 745-6716. Will Allport displays some of his artwork. Congratulations go to Students Presented with State Heisman Award By Lyssa Haldeman for everything that I want to do as well as doing it well, but it has helped me This year two students from Weber manage my time better,” Hogge adds. High School were recognized for winning the state title in the Wendy’s On Wednesday November 10, High School Heisman Award. Out of Ashton Buswell was surprised in Mrs. 12,000 essays that were submitted for Ingram’s sixth period class by an this award, only one boy and one girl ESPN camera crew as well as the from each state were selected. Wendy’s World camera crew to Winners from the state of Utah are announce that he is not only a state Ashton Buswell and Shaylee Hogge. Heisman winner, but one of the six national finalists in the boy’s The Wendy’s High School competition. Buswell states, “It’s the Heisman Award was created in 1994 awesomest honor that I have ever to honor students who have excelled received.” Reporters, the school in academics, community service, and administrators, and family members athletics. were there to congratulate Buswell. Shaylee Hogge is and all-state Principal Dean Oborn and Lance soccer player, a basketball team Shurtleff presented captain, and a track Hogge and Buswell sprinter. This is with their silver state Hogge’s fourth year medal at this time. lettering in soccer, and she has lettered in Buswell and his basketball and track. parents got a free trip to Hogge helped the the Downtown Athletic WHS soccer team Club in New York City take the 4-A Region on December 10, along title as well as with the other 11 contributing to the finalists. 400-meter relay Buswell has excelled team’s second place at one or more sports in in the State 4-A Track each season. Despite Meet last year. recent distractions, Shaylee is the Buswell a leading daughter of Kevin and Shaylee Hogge linebacker, helped take Carolyn Hogge of the WHS football team Liberty. to state as well as winning the 4-A Lance Shurtleff, district manager title. Buswell states, “I have learned for Wendy’s International, states, to work as a team and become closer “These kids are recognized for being friends. We all learned that when role models and getting involved with everyone works together for one goal, the community as well as their sports things can happen.” achievements.” Hogge’s community On the list of his achievements is a service includes leadership in a local 4-A Wrestling Championship in the 4-H club, helping coach a younger 160-pound division. He was voted by AYSO all-star team, raising money for the high school coaches throughout Primary Children’s Hospital Penniesthe state as the year’s most by-the-Inch program, and helping outstanding wrestler, and he has plan girls’camp and a youth participated in many national and conference for her church. Her plans international wrestling competitions. for the future include playing college Buswell’s father Keith adds that he soccer. “I have learned team work, has traveled as far as Russia and South determination, and have improved my Africa as a member of the U.S.A. playing skills since I have been wrestling team. competing in soccer, and that hard Buswell also is a member of the work always pays off,” states Hogge. soccer team and started his One of the hardest aspects of playing sophomore and junior years. high school sports and maintaining good grades— “It’s hard to find time “I give 100 percent at whatever I do. When it’s school time, I give 100 percent to school. When it’s sports time, I give 100 percent to sports. I enjoy doing multiple things.” Buswell states. Studenbody president and reigning prom king, Buswell has helped organize a walk to raise money for multiple sclerosis research and is an Eagle Scout. He also assists in many church service projects. 10 yrs. to 12 yrs. In the future, Buswell plans on Tuesday 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. serving a church mission, wrestling in college, and having many children. $25 permonth supplies included Throughout his numerous endeavors, Buswell admires his parents, siblings, and Mark Miller’s dog. “His dog only has one leg, but it is still able to move around the house and has a happy spirit.” He has learned from all of this Thursdays 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. that “through trials and tribulations we grow stronger.” orThursdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Buswell and Hogge, both with 3.9 $35permonth GPA’s and members of the a cappella Taught by Natalie Shupe choir, have worked hard in everything To register call 745-0352 they do, juggling activities and managing time. Wednesdays 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Principle Oborn states, “These $44permonth students are real special people. I am proud to have them represent our high Taught by Robin King school. They are good examples of To register call 745-2770 what high school academics and athletics is all about.” VALLEYART SCHOOL YouthSchedule Drawing I 8 yrs. to 10 yrs. Thursday 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. $25 permonth supplies included To register call BarbaraAllport at 745-4038 Drawing II Adult Schedule 13 yrs and up Sculpture Wednesday 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $30permonth Taught byWandaAhlstrom To register call 745-6716 Watercolor Drawing Tuesdays 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $44permonth Taught by Robin King To register call 745-2770 Oil Painting |