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Newfound Memorial Middle School Allied Arts Night
By Donna RhoDes
BRISTOL – Students in Grades 6-8 had the chance to showcase their talents, skills, and education on Thursday, March 6th, during the Annual Allied Arts Night at Newfound Memorial Middle School. From computer science to arts, well- ness, woodworking, robotics, and music there was plenty for par- ents and friends to see and enjoy through not only displays and demonstrations but their musical concert as well.
Principal Chris Ulrich said the event has taken place for more than a decade now and enthu- siasm in this arena of education has shown students the ways in which what they learn in their allied arts classes can flow into other areas of the school curric- ulum.
“It’s really nice to take a night out in the year just to focus on Al- lied Arts,” said Ulrich.
Erin Edwards teaches com- puter science to all three grade
levels. Over the years students in her classroom have upgraded and maintained the school’s web- site. They have even created logos for not only the school website but activities within the school. This year some classes have also learned to develop computer demonstrations for both teach- ers and their fellow students that show ways that their specialized LOOM application (app) can be applied in other subjects.
Edwards said sixth grader Levi is one of the fastest keyboarders in his class and he agreed it was a lot of fun to learn so much about computers and programming.
“I like it quite a lot, to be hon- est with you. I like learning how to use a computer and turn that into real-life skills,” he said.
Levi is skilled in more than just computer science though. He was also proud to be part of the sixth-grade band as well as the Jazz Band and looked for- ward to playing his Alto Sax later that night.
Photo by Donna Phodes
Members of the sixth-grade band assembled outside the stage entrance as they awaited the start of the 2025 Allied Arts Concert on March 6. This year 58 students (20 percent of the student body} are taking part in the school band programs while another 50 students are also participating in the choral groups.
Across the cafeteria where other displays were set up was Technology teacher Don White with exhibits and demonstra- tions from both his woodworking classes as well as his robotics stu-
dents. White is well known in the district, even though he is some- what of a new face at NMMS, Ulrich said. Having transferred this year from the high school to the middle school, White has now officially worked in the arts
at every school in the Newfound Area School District.
“There ought to be a spe- cial award for that. We’re very excited to have him here,” said Ulrich.
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