Creative
juices flow, but they are not always visible. Hidden hobbies lurk around the halls of Marian.
Students
and faculty at Marian engage in many things to occupy their time.
For some, the television has
a mesmerizing effect, while others are addicted to instant messenger. Others feel the need to break free of
the virtual world and get crafty.
Sometimes
people display their works of art in their appearance and fashion. Others keep
their talents a secret.
According
to Mrs. Kathy McPherson, there are many outstanding artists of all ages in the
Marian community. These students and others who may never have taken an art
class enjoy many artsy hobbies like home decorating, painting and sewing.
³I
do a little painting especially around the house. Iım an interior designer
wannabe,² said Mrs. McPherson.
Of
course Mrs. McPherson knows her stuff, but in the search for hidden artistic
abilities, you have to look for the students, too.
Freshman
Cassie Hiner is a jewelry-making machine. She first encountered her hidden
skill at YMCAıs Camp Kitaki in South Bend, NE while in arts and crafts. She makes lanyards and friendship
bracelets. She uses her painting talents as well. Ms. Remmick gave Hiner a
plastic vase to paint one day in study hall. On this vase, she painted an Easter theme.
Hiner
believes that crafting requires complete focus. ³ I have to have it completely
quiet,² she said.
Sometimes
a hidden agenda is underway in the start of a crafty project. Senior Michelle
Badura makes crafts for gifts.
Creativity
runs in her genes. Her dad is an artist, and she has followed in his crafty
style. Badura also enjoys scrap booking and making accessories for her room.
She actually designed her own comforter.
Another
avid home decorator is history teacher Ms. Kim Remmick. She is a fan of faux finishing- fooling
the eye with paint. In the near future she will be painting a permanent rug on
the floor of her sunroom.
Another
crafty faculty discovery is math teacher Ms. Rochelle Rohlfs, who sews,
crochets and has designed a Winnie the Pooh clock, which is displayed on her
desk. The wooden clock was already pre-made, but Ms. Rohlfs added her own style
with a touch of paint.
Whether
you are armed with a glue gun, needles, or a paintbrush, anyone can create
their own craft.