A spirit of service runs through Richards High School. At any time it's easy to find students and staff members often give generously of their time, talent, and money to support and, in this case, create a worthy cause.
Art teacher Madeline Madura noticed that some students lacked supplies to properly work on lessons. So she chose to act to fulfill this need by developing an art library.
"The art library was created as a way to share art supplies and other resources with the community. Students and others in the community can use the supplies, and return them back for something new when they are done. I made the art library after witnessing the lack of art supplies students have at home," she said.
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With maintenance and custodial staff members dedicating their days and nights to disinfecting school during the pandemic, it's like the installation of the art library will wait until next semester.
"Art projects were limited during the spring semester to iPad based art and I wanted students and the community to be able to practice their art skills, pick up a new hobby, and de-stress during quarantine. Art can help us process our emotions, so having a resource to free art supplies in the community will help a lot of people express themselves and process their feelings during stressful times," she said.
