Fine Art News

6th Annual Madrigal Dinner

The 2011 STM Madrigal dinner is December 2nd and 3rd. Tickets may be ordered by completing the attached form and returning it to the STM business office. Tickets are $25 for seating at the nobility table and $35 at the King’s table. STM faculty, staff or student discount is for seating at the nobility tables only at $20. Click here for more information (and order forms) on Tickets, T-Shirts, and DVDs.

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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 - 09:08 AM

General Academic Fine Art

Congratulations Caitlin Caruso-Dobbs : 2011 ACE Award Winner

Senior Caitlin Caruso-Dobbs has been selected as a 2011 ACE Award Winner and will be honored on Tuesday, October 4th, 5:30pm at The Canopy Club located at 708 S. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana. The 7th Annual ACE Awards sponsored by The Canopy Club and The News-Gazette honors the efforts of local individuals, businesses, artists, teachers, arts organizations, volunteers, government and community leaders who enrich the culture of Champaign County through their hard work and creative energy.

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Posted on Sep 30, 2011 - 04:08 PM

General Academic Fine Art

Don’t throw away those cereal boxes!!!

The Art Department needs boxes, bottles, paper towel rolls, etc. that could be used for an architecture project that Art I is doing.  Please collect recyclable materials and bring them to the art room by Monday, April 18th.  Thanks!

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Posted on Apr 13, 2011 - 12:54 PM

Today's News General Academic Fine Art

Pirates of Penzance DVDs Available

Pirates of Penzance DVDs are available for purchase from Robb Warren. The cost is $25.00. This year the senior recognition at the end of the show has been included. Checks and the attached form can be sent to the school office. Checks are to be made out to STM.

Click here to print the DVD Order form.

Questions: 377-8585 Jane Plankenhorn

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Posted on Apr 12, 2011 - 08:07 AM

General Fine Art

Spring Showcase Concert DVDs available

Friday night’s Spring showcase concert was recorded by Robb Warren. Click here to download and print the Order Form. DVDs are available for $20. Questions please contact Robb Warren 840-0451 or Jane Plankenhorn 377-8585.

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Posted on Mar 14, 2011 - 12:42 PM

General Fine Art

2010 Empty Bowl Supper: Saturday Feb 12, 2011 @5:30pm

In an effort to try to help those who are experiencing the consequences of our difficult economy, The Studio Art Club and the Art Department at the High School of St. Thomas More is sponsoring an Empty Bowls Supper. The art students at STM use their creative gifts each year to do their part to help feed those in need by sponsoring their own Empty Bowls Supper.  They have consistently raised between $1100 and $1300 dollars each year.  This year the money will stay in our immediate community and be donated to Salt and Light Ministries in Champaign.

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Posted on Feb 11, 2011 - 08:22 AM

General Fine Art

STM Christmas Concert DVD Still Available

Extra copies of the STM Christmas Concert DVD still available for purchase, $20.00 each. Videos can be purchased by calling Mr. Robb Warren @ (217) 840-0451.

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Posted on Jan 07, 2011 - 10:57 AM

General Fine Art

It is Empty Bowl making time again - Feb 12, 2011!

It is Empty Bowl making time again!  Our Empty Bowl fundraiser to help feed the hungry will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 this year. Click through to find out more!

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Posted on Nov 22, 2010 - 10:59 AM

Giving General Fine Art

2010 Area High School Art Exhibition


Join our art students who will be participating in the 2010 Area High School Art Exhibition at the Link Gallery at the University of Illinois Art and Design building.  Ten students from STM will join other area art students in exhibiting their work beginning Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 through Friday, Jan. 7, 2011.  The opening reception is Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 pm.

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Posted on Nov 22, 2010 - 10:57 AM

General Fine Art

STM’s Got Talent!


On Friday Oct. 29th STM students showcased their individual talents on stage for the 2010 Fall Follies.  This year’s theme was STM’s Got Talent.  The audience was entertained by 24 different acts, which included singers, dancers, piano players, guitar players, SNL sketches, original compositions, the STM Improvables, and much more.  All proceeds from the event benefited the Orlando trip.  DVD’s are available of the performance. Click here for the pics.

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Posted on Nov 10, 2010 - 09:27 AM

General Fine Art

STM’s Fall play “Pygmalion”

You are invited to attend STM’s Fall play “Pygmalion” by George Bernard Shaw.

Performances:
Sept. 30th at 7pm
Oct. 1st at 7pm
Oct. 2nd at 2pm and 7pm

Tickets are available at the door.

Students/Seniors - $5
Adults - $7

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Posted on Sep 23, 2010 - 09:19 AM

General Fine Art

MAD Fundraiser: Gazelle for Good

Help the MAD fundraiser by recycling your old electronics. Just go to stmmad.gazzelle.com and type in your electronic gadget info (cell phones, mp3 players, cameras, etc.). Gazelle will make you an offer. If you accept the offer Gazelle send a postage paid box and the dollar value goes to MAD boosters.

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Posted on Sep 16, 2010 - 04:17 PM

General Fine Art

Car Wash fundraiser for Music and Drama Boosters

A Car Wash fundraiser for Music and Drama Boosters on Saturday, August 28th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Advance Auto Parts, 110 North Vine in Urbana.  Come on out and help Music and Drama students get to Orlando next spring!

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Posted on Aug 25, 2010 - 12:29 PM

Giving General Fine Art

STM Art Students swept the Congressional Art Competiion, 1,2,3

STM Art students swept the awards last night at the Congressional Art Competition.  The first place winner of tickets to DC and having her work hung in the Capitol building went to Dayea Kim!  Second place went to Gina Hinders, whose work will be hung in Congressman Johnson’s office, and third place went to Katie DeBrock

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Posted on Apr 29, 2010 - 01:46 PM

General Fine Art

The Eric Show Artwork Awards

On March 20th two STM art students received awards at The Eric Show, a local art show honoring a high school art student who was killed by a drunk driver.  Artwork by Ashley Nussel, Clara Holt, Dayea Kim, Gina Hinders, Justing Telthorst, Katie DeBrock, Megan Oliviera, Ryan Schwartz, Trevor Schmutz and Dom Muscatella was exhibited at the Indigo Gallery in downtown Champaign from March 9 to the 20th.  A reception for the students was given at the gallery on Sunday the 20th.  Justin Telthorst received an Honorable Mention and $25 cash and Dayea Kim won Third Place and a $75 cash award.  Additionally, Dayea was even commissioned to make a drawing by the owner of the gallery!  The show allowed the students to exhibit their work in a professional setting and was a great success.  Congratulations to all the students!

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Posted on Mar 31, 2010 - 12:54 PM

General Fine Art

Congratulation to the STM runners up in the News Gazette Design An Ad Contest.

They are:

  • Elena Verbarg - Side Door Beauty Salon
  • Brooke Schmidt - The Kitchen, Bath and Cabinet
  • Jarred Koerner - Slumberland Furniture
  • Hadley Murray - Danville YMCA
  • Travis Johnson - Worden Martin Buick Pontiac GMC
  • Katie DeBrock - Dr. Steven Thatcher Chiropractor
  • Jennie Hayes - Blaine’s Farm and Fleet

Check out their work in the News Gazette Design An Ad supplement in the March 30th newspaper.

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Posted on Mar 31, 2010 - 12:37 PM

General Fine Art

STM Winners: 2010 Insect Fear Film Festival Insect Art Contest

Congratulations to Dayea Kim and Samantha Bonadies who won first and second place respectively for their artwork entered into the 2010 Insect Fear Film Festival Insect Art Contest.  Both girls entered their scary insect drawings to this contest sponsored by the Entomology Department at U of I.  The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, Feb 27 at 6pm at Foellinger Auditorium at the U of I.

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Posted on Mar 01, 2010 - 11:39 AM

General Fine Art

Prom Dress Resale Event - Make Room in Your Closet - Finally!!!

STM Music & Drama Boosters are hosting a 2 day sale on Friday, Jan. 22nd from 6-9p & Saturday, Jan. 23rd 9-3p at Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana.

Many dresses are gently worn or new and available in different styles, colors and sizes. Get a great dress at a great price!!

Proceeds will benefit Mahomet-Seymour High School and the STM Music & Drama Boosters.

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Posted on Jan 18, 2010 - 02:31 PM

General Fine Art Class/Club

The Battle Of The Bands Is Coming

Please join us on Friday, February 12th for Saint Thomas More 4th Annual Battle of the Bands! Student bands compete for prizes and a local studio recording session.  The evening will also feature a Rock Band competition for prizes.  Contact Mr. Stefanic at nstefanic@hs-stm.org if you or your band is interested.  Tickets will be available at the door for $5.00.  Join us for the Battle of the Bands on Friday, February 12th! See the STM website in the coming weeks for more details.

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 - 01:03 PM

Fine Art

Great Christmas Gift

The Christmas Concert DVDs are now available for pick up.  Please contact Robb Warren at 840-0451 to arrange a time.

Note: Rob’s video information is always available on the web site, look under About | Videos or click this link.

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Posted on Dec 14, 2009 - 06:52 AM

Today's News General Fine Art

STM DVDs on Sale

Rob Warren tapes various school activities and makes videos available throughout the year. Rob currently has videos for the Christmas Concert, Spring and Fall plays, Fall Follies, Madrigals, Graduation, and many Sporting Events. Videos can be purchased by calling Mr. Robb Warren @ (217) 840-0451.

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Posted on Dec 06, 2009 - 07:21 AM

Today's News General Athletic Fine Art

STM 4th annual Madrigal Dinner

To celebrate this season of good tidings and peace, our most gracious King announces the coming of his 4th annual Madrigal Dinner. Please join us the evening of December 4th or December 5th. Click here to learn more or puchase tickets.

Click here to see the STM Madrigals on WCIA

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Posted on Nov 24, 2009 - 11:09 AM

General Fine Art

Madrigal Dinner Servers

All students who are going to be servers at the Madrigal dinner, there will be a mandatory training session on either Tuesday, December 1st or Wednesday, December 2nd after school from 3:30-4:30pm and a mandatory dress rehearsal Thursday Dec 4th from 5-10pm.

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Posted on Nov 24, 2009 - 07:11 AM

Today's News General Fine Art