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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 4, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night
Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
Kylee Risdon and Heinrich Swanepoel are freshmen.
Kylee Risdon and Heinrich Swanepoel are freshmen.
Teryn Kratsch got to show her work to her mom, Jeanelle Phillips, and friend, Shawn Mikolasvich.
Teryn Kratsch got to show her work to her mom, Jeanelle Phillips, and friend, Shawn Mikolasvich.
David Maruca visited the exhibit with Jamie Moriarty and Kathryn Franchek.
David Maruca visited the exhibit with Jamie Moriarty and Kathryn Franchek.
Lou Barreda completed this acrylic painting, titled
Lou Barreda completed this acrylic painting, titled "Hand me a color."
Patricia Muir came out with her son, Shane, who had two clay pieces and a painting in the show.
Patricia Muir came out with her son, Shane, who had two clay pieces and a painting in the show.
Stephenie Odierno displayed her work, titled
Stephenie Odierno displayed her work, titled "Rising Rose."
Krissy Weinzierl, 15, and Madi Cheri, 14, enjoyed the evening.
Krissy Weinzierl, 15, and Madi Cheri, 14, enjoyed the evening.
Joanne and Sandy Blades couldn't wait to see the artwork of their granddaughter, Kirstin Clark, not pictured.
Joanne and Sandy Blades couldn't wait to see the artwork of their granddaughter, Kirstin Clark, not pictured.
Amanda Hull and Emma Kiehl are freshmen.
Amanda Hull and Emma Kiehl are freshmen.
Andrew Riffel showed off his piece,
Andrew Riffel showed off his piece, "Memory," displayed at bottom.
Students worked in a variety of mediums for the show.
Students worked in a variety of mediums for the show.

 

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