This year at BGJHS, students had the opportunity to sign up for specific interest groups during their WIN period.

Interest groups are organizations of people who share common goals or concerns. Think of them as teams that want to make sure their ideas are heard by the people in charge.

One WIN interest group is Art. They meet every school day during the 7th period.

In art, during a win period, students focus on mastering a new technique or style. The art teacher here at BGJHS, Mrs. Brown, wanted to start the art club. “In high school, I fell in love with the art room and the process of creating things with my hands,” she explained.”This early passion for art shaped her career path. “When it came time to choose my teaching subject in college, art felt like the only natural choice,” said Brown.

Mrs. Brown’s classroom is a vibrant and exciting place for students to explore their creativity. In class, students engage in a variety of activities, but their main focus is painting with big, bold, and bright colors. 6th grader Lilly McKee said, “I’ve been in an art club for 3 years, and I love art.” She also explained that she signed up for the Art Win class because she wanted to achieve new art skills. 

Art plays an important role in every community by beautifying public spaces and bringing joy to people’s lives. Through Mrs. Brown’s WIN class, students not only learn artistic skills but also discover how they can contribute positively to their community through creativity.