Central High School students win for architecture

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Seven students from Central High School attended the Olympics of the Visual Arts competition in Saratoga Springs on April 21, where they competed in the contest’s architecture category. The group won first place for their work in short- and long-term artistic problem solving.

The Olympics of Visual Arts, hosted by the New York State Art Teachers Association, was attended by teams from all over New York state and Long Island. Central students Natalia Bermeo, Ayanna Gittens, Grey Lancaster, Cathleen Liang, Aaraa Motiwala, Nicole Noel and Kimberly Rambarran prepared under the direction of art teacher Mario Bakalov.

Senior Thieren Fraser’s expertise in 3D modeling programs helped create a dynamic presentation. Teacher Robert De La Cruz and other STEM program participants helped with 3D printing.

The Olympics of Visual Arts poses a new series of problems each fall. Students create long-range solutions at their schools, and travel to the Albany area to compete in a daylong celebration of creativity. Awards are presented for each of the problem categories at every level.