Art lives at METRO Credit Union

WARREN, Mich. - With its call to young artists, METRO Credit Union satisfied its members cultural needs by hosting the inaugural "Celebration of Student Art" event. Student artwork from Center Line, Fitzgerald, Lincoln, and Warren Woods Tower high schools were on display at METRO CU from April 18 to May 5. The event was co-sponsored by the Southwest Macomb Technical Education consortium, METRO CU and the four high schools involved. "We thought about it, and we realized it was a great opportunity to support the schools and show off the students' works of art," said Kris McArdle, business development manager at METRO CU. According to Center Line High School Principal Lynda Bonucchi, the idea of an art show was sparked by her love of the arts and her belief in its value in the community. "People who acquire an appreciation of the arts early on in life tend to lead richer, more fulfilled lives and tend not to go down the wrong road," said Bonucchi. To make it fun and rewarding, local art experts Wanda Carter, Thomas Fabinski and Alice Allhoff were on hand to judge the approximately 100 pieces of art which ranged from sculptures to paintings. Lincoln High School junior Jennifer Caudille took home the "Best of Show" honor for her tempera and ink work entitled "Fair Maid" and was awarded a $1,000 savings bond. Second and third place winners each received a $500 savings bond and another 20 students each earned a $50 savings bond for honorable mention. -mbourjolly@cutimes.com