Senior Capstone Students present send-off for Arts Magnet

Arts Magnet is coming to an end and there are some Seniors showing off their final project Monday, March 28, at 7pm.

A few students have decided to give a slight preview of what they’ll be showing off Monday.

Isabelle Anderson

Q: What is your project?

A: For my capstone project, I decided to sketch out a locker that has three selves. Each shelf is going to represent a year of high school, with a sketch or two of things that represent things I went through mentally that year. For senior year because it’s such a big year, I chose it to be the door of the locker.

Q: Why did you choose to do the project you did?

A:  I chose my project because I wanted a reason/way to reflect on the last few years of my life. I always thought high school was going to be like High School Musical, like all the fun happy high school movies but it really wasn’t at all. 

Q: What does your project mean to you?

A: This project has a lot of meaning to me. This is the last project that I will ever do for Arts Magnet. Arts Magnet has been my family throughout high school. We have our ups, we have our downs, we have our emotional moments but we always come together to make something amazing.

Q: What has the Arts Magnet program meant to you?

A: The thought that the arts magnet program won’t be around anymore after this quarter is absolutely devastating. Arts Magnet is a whole different perspective on things, it’s a family, a support system. I remember when we were told that they were shutting down the program, most of us were highly emotional. We wish others would have been able to have the same fun experience we had. The Arts Magnet Program has shaped all of us involved in so many different ways. The one dance we had together was so much fun, lots of laughs, lots of love. I love my Arts Magnet family more than they all know. The program and the people in the program have shaped me to the person I am today, and have made a huge imprint in my life. I will never forget the last four years with this program and the people involved.

El-Sara Duopo

Q: What is your project?

A:  I’m singing Home from The Wiz.

Q: Why did you choose to do the project you did?

A: I’m passionate about singing and I’ve always loved The Wizard of Oz but wanted to do the version that emulated my life and a song that is dedicated to my family.

Q: What does your project mean to you?

A: It’s a way for me to draw out emotion and tribute my family. Everything in the song shows how close I am with them and how much they mean to me and support me especially with interests like singing.

Q: What has the Arts Magnet program meant to you?

A: The Arts Magnet was a place where I could be myself and found people who were creative and accepting. I’m sad to see it go. It was the first time that I felt I could be completely myself at Buffalo.

Abigayle Dewolfe

Q: What is your project?

A: My project is a dress made out of single use plastic shopping bags.

Q: Why did you choose to do the project you did?

A: I have always wanted to make a dress and I wanted to make an impact with the single used plastic I used to make it.

Q: What does your project mean to you?

A: My project means hard work and dedication.

Q: What has the Arts Magnet program meant to you?

A: The Arts Magnet program is a family. A family that fights and makes up and a family that supports you through your challenges.

Olivia Thomes

Q: What is your project?

A: My project is performing one of my favorite musical theater songs: “Somewhere That’s Green” from Little Shop of Horrors.

Q: Why did you choose to do the project you did?

A: I have always adored the show Little Shop of Horrors, ever since I first saw it when I was in eighth grade. Immediately I connected with the character of Audrey, with her dreams of living somewhere better and leaving behind her pain and sorrows for something simple. For my final performance I wanted to pay homage to this character I adored so much, as well as express my own hopes for my future.

Q: What does your project mean to you?

A: Comfort and familiarity. 

Q: What has the Arts Magnet program meant to you?

A: It means that you work on art that means something to you and can help improve learning in core classes.

People attending the Senior Capstone Reception show Monday night can not only see and hear the projects, but they also can chat with the artists, starting at 7pm.