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Painting I classes display projects in student entrance

Mia Gourtzelis, Rambler Caption Editor • December 1, 2025
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Painting I classes display their portraits in the student entrance. Students were given the choice to create watercolor, paint or collage projects. “I chose paint because I enjoy mixing the colors and making pretty gradients,” Mallory Bonds (11) said.

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Mia Gourtzelis
Mia Gourtzelis, Rambler Caption Editor
Senior Mia Gourtzelis is the Captions Editor of Rambler and has been on staff for three years. Her love for storytelling and media coverage started at a young age when her older friends did yearbook. She enjoys dance and food.
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