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Taylor McClement (‘18) Maria Fernanda Ramirez Coutiño (‘14)
their craft. All very talented and For Sarah Milne, her deep students’ art. “I am in awe that
busy! I received ten packages QMS pride was echoed in the we have been gifted with these
of concepts for both a legacy artist’s use of iconic images of pieces,” she admits. “These
and contemporary tie/scarf the School’s past, such as the students worked very hard to
combination,” shares Andersen. heraldic devices in the crest; as earn the credentials and skills
“The story each artist shared well as school house symbols they brought to this project.
with me on why, how and what like the graceful swan of St. Teaching art and design out of
the designs meant to them, was Hugh’s, the strong sword and our humble QMS studio for the
glorious and moving.” snake of St. Michael’s, and the past 20 years; I always told my
pure simplicity of St. Gabriel’s students, it is not so much what
buttercup. “I haven’t met these you have on the outside that
particular alumni in person, determines success, it is what
but I want to!” exclaims Milne. you do with what you have
“These artists have clearly on the inside that makes the
been guided by Angela,
and the significance of their
QMS experiences have been
expressed in a powerful way.
We will do everything we can to
share their beauty throughout
our Centenary and beyond.”
Angela pauses thoughtfully
as she gazes at her former
Cindy Ng (‘13)
When presented with the
designs, Centennial Committee
member, Lynn Robertson,
and OOMA President, Sarah
Milne agreed. “The caliber of
these scarf and tie designs is
incredible,” smiles Lynn. “I’m so
impressed, though it will make
the decision process incredibly
difficult!” Felice Chap (‘12) Chloe Wan (‘17)
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