Positive Students of the Week

On behalf of the ACSD, we are especially grateful for AHS students who consistently provide our environment with positivity and do the right thing. These students are being acknowledged and rewarded for WHO THEY ARE and having GREAT CHARACTER!

Sarah Howell: Artist of the Semester

Sarah Howell is a Freshman at Aurora High School. So far, Sarah has taken 3D Art 1, and Art 1. During her time in Art 1, she has produced paintings and drawings at a high level. Her level of skill and commitment have shown to be superior over her peers this semester as all of…

Aurora Umbrella Crew 2024

Aurora High School students were nominated to complete an umbrella over the span of 6 months. Students were nominated by Sean Berrodin and Eric Head (AHS Art Teachers). This project originated as a part of the LEAF scholarship fundraiser. LEAF put the project on hold allowing AHS to take the project into their own hands….

Destined for Greatness- Senior Selah DuRoss

Aurora High School is the home to many talented and gifted students. Particularly in the art world, Aurora’s program is exceptional and brings back several gold key portfolios each year from Mr. Berrodin’s advanced classes. Several of “Atownart”students continue their art-making at the next level and beyond. It all starts in Art 1 with Mr….

Artist of the Semester- Joey Scope

As our first semester comes to an end in the 2022/23 school year, we evaluate our Art 1 students. We ask ourselves… What artist is worthy of being labelled the number 1 artist of the semester? Which artist showed unparalleled work ethic, unbelievable talent, skill, consistent achievement, and which artist was most open to teaching…

Leaf Umbrella Project 2023

As we enter our second year in the umbrella competition, we bring 9 creatively designed umbrellas completed by 9 very talented artists. Artists 9th Grade: Elakia Vadivelan, 10th Grade: Autumn DeVincentis, Lauren Baka, Clara Bultowicz, Coby Connor, Paul Davet 11 Grade: Hazel Breyer 12 Grade: Selah DuRoss, Phoebe Yao We have 2 returning artists: Lauren…

ATOWNART LEAF UMBRELLA PROJECT

This year, we participated in the Leaf Umbrella project nominating 6 talented freshman students from Art 1. This is Aurora’s first year entering the competition. These students are exceptional and very capable of competing with the upperclassmen that typically participate in this competition. Two of the participating freshman received honorable mention at this year scholastics…

Artist of the Semester: Lauren Baka

Lauren Baka Art 1, Grade 9 Lauren has done such an amazing job this semester. She has spent countless hours outside of class to ensure quality and completion. Below are some images of her work. Accomplishments: Leaf Umbrella Nominee, Art to Remember 5x finalist, Art to Remember Winner 2x, Scholastic entry, Artist of the Semester

Back to Portage County we go!

Greetings Aurora Community and welcome to the “Striving Artists of Ohio” website. My name is Eric Head and I have recently accepted a job at Aurora High School as the proud replacement of Mr. Caponi. From what I hear and see, Mr. Caponi was an art teacher who left a huge impact on this community….