2025 Graduation Program Cover Design

Congratulations to Nora Berisha (Class of 2025) for creating the cover design for the 2025 Graduation Ceremony Program. Her graduation cover, featuring a dock stretching toward a glowing sunset, symbolizes each graduate's journey ahead. The dock invites students to step into the unknown with courage, while the sunset marks both an ending and a new beginning. Its warm tones inspire reflection on past growth, and the solitary path suggests the importance of individuality. The calm water and natural setting remind us that growth takes time and comes with quiet strength. Altogether, the image captures a hopeful, transitional moment filled with possibility. Way to go, Nora! Special thanks to Mrs. McCoy, Ms. Akre, and Mrs. Nuzzo for their efforts in ensuring the project's success!

2024 Graduation Program Cover Design

Congratulations to Henry Mathre (Class of 2024) for creating the cover design for the 2024 Graduation Ceremony Program. The design, a painting of symbolic images represents various aspects of this significant milestone. Mountains signify the challenges and achievements overcome, similar to reaching a summit after years of effort. A sunrise symbolizes new beginnings and hope, marking the transition to the next life chapter. The lake represents calmness, reflection, and depth, highlighting the importance of looking back on years of learning and growth. Lastly, the tree in the foreground symbolizes renewal, growth, and new beginnings, celebrating the graduates' readiness to bloom and flourish in their future endeavors. Together, these images create a powerful metaphor for the transformative journey of graduation. Henry's ambitious and successful project truly deserves recognition. Way to go, Henry! Special thanks to Mrs. Kotora, Mrs. McCoy and Mrs. Nuzzo for their efforts in ensuring the project's success!

2023 Graduation Program Cover Design

Congratulations to Kelly Christian (Class of 2023) for creating the first-ever cover design for the 2023 Graduation Ceremony Program. The design, a painting from Kelly's Painting II Class, featured a bridge symbolizing the graduates' path to the future, a sunset, spring flowers, and a gold frame. The design served as a stunning backdrop for the entire graduation ceremony when it was projected on stage. Kelly's ambitious and successful project truly deserves recognition. Way to go, Kelly! Special thanks to Mrs. Kala and Mr. Lesak for their efforts in ensuring the project's success!

Baseball Service Learning Project

A successful service learning project was recently completed by Kelly Christian, who painted signs for the NCHS Baseball dugouts on a large scale. We extend special thanks to Mrs. Morel, our Athletic Director, Coach Skwarczynski, Coach Cooper, Mr. Mulligan and Coach Hissong for their efforts in ensuring the project's success!

Photo Courtesy Coach Cooper

Photo Courtesy Mrs. Steffen

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Zach Partridge for winning this year's Newark Community July 4th Button Design Contest. Zach's winning design, created in Computer Graphics Class, will be printed on 1,000 buttons permanently displayed at the Ferndell Museum. Zach's button design is the fourth in a series of five collectible designs with the theme "Small Town Charm". This design features Newark's Blacksmith Shop. Way to Go, Zach!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Ian Oldenburg for winning this year's Newark Community July 4th Button Design Contest. Ian's winning design, created in Computer Graphics Class, will be printed on 1,000 buttons permanently displayed at the Ferndell Museum. Ian's button design is the third in a series of five collectible designs with the theme "Small Town Charm". This design features the theme of "School and Education". Way to Go, Ian!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Remington Kempiak for winning this year's Newark Community July 4th Button Design Contest. Remington's winning design, created in Computer Graphics Class, will be printed on 1,000 buttons permanently displayed at the Ferndell Museum. Remington's button design is the second in a series of five collectible designs with the theme "Small Town Charm". This design features Newark Lutheran Church. Way to Go, Remington!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Connor Swanson for winning this year's Newark Community July 4th Button Design Contest. Connor's winning design, created in Computer Graphics Class, will be printed on 1,000 buttons permanently displayed at the Ferndell Museum. Connor's button design is first in a series of five collectible designs with the theme "Small Town Charm". Way to Go, Connor!

May 26, 2016 Congratulations!

Congratulations to Taylor Thrall for winning this year's Newark July 4th Button Design Contest. Taylor's winning design, created in Computer Graphics Class, will be printed on 1,000 buttons and will be permanently displayed at the Ferndell Museum. Way to go, Taylor!

NCHS Student Designs Brochure for Kendall County Sheriff

Mr. Blidy would like to thank Tyler Kaufmann, Class of 2016, for his volunteer work for Kendall County. Since February, Tyler has been working during "B" Day SRTs (study hall) to re-design the brochure for the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. The brochure will be available throughout Kendall County in the fall. Thank you Tyler, for your hard work. Tyler's design can be seen below:

Service Learning Projects

Computer Graphics & Foods III Collaborate in Fundraiser
Computer Graphics and Foods III collaborated in a fundraiser for victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. On April 14, 2011, Foods III students prepared nachos for sale during all lunch periods. Proceeds were be donated to benefit earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. The posters were designed by students in Computer Graphics Class in order to advertise the event. View Designs


Professional Experience: Button Designs for the Community
Each year the Newark Fourth of July Committee sells buttons to raise funds to support the Fourth of July festivities. The Newark High School computer Graphics Class provides the design for these buttons. Students create unique designs based on a theme provided by the Fourth of July Committee. Students earn service learning credit for submitting original ideas for consideration. View Designs


Students share talent with Pizza Shack
Beginning June 26th, 2009, Newark’s new Pizza Shack will display paintings depicting the village’s history. The collection of five paintings, depicting local scenes as they appeared in 1968, will be on permanent display. This was a great opportunity for Newark art students to be involved with the history of the community, experience civic pride and learn about the experiences of creating artwork in a situation where the artwork has been commissioned. It was a chance for them to be generous with their skills and give a great gift to the community of Newark at a place for casual and everyday encounters. View Paintings

A Collaborative Mural for the Community
We have recently completed a large-scale collaborative service learning project; a permanent mural painted by five students entitled “Celebrating Newark throughout the Ages.” This project was quite an achievement because it heightened students' skills in art communication and their ability to work with community boards, outside experts, and dignitaries, moving them from solo artists into communal artists, participants and leaders within their community. read more


Empowering Students through Multimedia Production
"A Public Service Announcement" is a project that combines service to others with multimedia production. This project involves writing, storyboarding, and then actually shooting and editing a video.


Public Art Opening & Exhibit: An Annual Event
Advanced studio is a class designed to give students an experience of what it is like to be a professional artist having an art opening and gallery exhibit. Each student in this class is explores his or her own interests and ideas as an artist. At the end of the semester, the local library is converted into a gallery space and the work is "unveiled". The art opening, which has now become an annual community event, is an evening where art students are present to discuss their work with the public. View photos from last year's art opening


Professional Experience: Poster Design for Local Law Enforcement Agency
Computer Graphics Class designed posters for "Drug Awareness and Resistance Education" Day. As a result, every student in Computer Graphics Class had a poster displayed in the community at a local business. Officer Dial visited the class and worked closely with Computer Graphics students as we designed posters for this worthwhile community event. View Examples


Fully Illustrated Children’s Books to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
Drawing students collaborated with Health class to create children's books on the theme of "bullying". These books were written by Health students and illustrated by my Drawing class. The books were then shared with elementary school children through Mutual Ground; a local resource for victims of domestic violence. View Book 1, View Book 2, View Book 3.

Art Thanks

Mural by Karyssa Mosher

Design by Zac Nichols

Mr. Blidy would like to thank two students this month for their volunteer work around the school and the community. Junior Karyssa Mosher spent first semester painting a mural on the home side of the gym on the sidewall of the stairs. It adds school spirit and sportsmanship to the gym. Sophomore Zac Nichols designed a sticker for the Newark Community Watch program. The stickers will be placed in Watch Members’ homes. Thank you both for your hard work.

By Megan Kaufman

Service Learning Reaches New Heights

Special thanks to Karyssa Mosher for her recent accomplishment. Last spring, Karyssa volunteered her time and talent to paint a large ceiling tile depicting our school logo. She spent many hours during SRT, before and after school perfecting her design. The ceiling tile will now be permanently displayed at the U.S. Army Recruiting Office in Aurora. Thank you Karyssa for your service to your school and community!

Computer Graphics & Foods III Collaborate in Fundraiser

Computer Graphics and Foods III will collaborate in a fundraiser for victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. On April 14, Foods III students will prepare nachos for sale during all lunch periods. Proceeds will be donated to benefit earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. The posters below were designed by students in Computer Graphics Class in order to advertise the event.

New Village Flag Unveiled!

Newark began its 175th birthday celebration with the unveiling of a new village flag. Congratulations to Hannah W., a Newark High School senior, for her flag design. Pictured above, Hannah unveils her design alongside Village Clerk Matt Johnson, and Mayor Jim Davis.

Mural Now Part of Museum Collection

The "Celebrating Newark Throughout The Ages Mural" has found a permanent home at the Fern Dell Historical Museum, scheduled to open on July 4th, 2009. The painting is surrounded by the artifacts, photos, posters and documents which showcase the community. Also on display will be a book entitled "Behind the Mural" which documents the entire project through photographs. Special thanks to the extraordinary effort of all those involved in moving the mural. Click here to read more about the Celebrating Newark Throughout The Ages Mural Project.