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Michaeline Mary Rojek, Librarian Lincoln Park High School, Chicago

For My Students
To create is to know a special joy, whether in fashioning words into a poem or story, composing a song, a painting, sculpture, dance, drama, or music. Those who share that creation by viewing it or experiencing a performance, also know that joy which expands and grows enormously. (Consider the recent popularity of the Chicago cow sculptures) In other words, both the artist and audience are touched by the magic of creating an original art work. The love of learning fires such creative efforts, and enlightens all those who pursue the arts.

One's life is enriched by engaging in the arts, both as creator and as spectator. I want my students to become more knowledgeable in the universal language of the arts, whatever genre. I want them to have the pleasure of knowing friends across the seas. In sharing their lives through words, pictures, and photos, Bahians and Chicagoans will realize more fully that we are all members of the family of man. Our hopes, wishes, and dreams are similar, although our life styles, native language and environment may vary. Learning about such cultural differences and celebrating artistic achievements fuels the excitement of learning. Through the wonders of electronic communication, one explores and is exhilarated by the central themes, universal truths, and the uniqueness of the human spirit. Art unites us, invites dialogue, and enlarges our understanding and vision. We can share the cultural treasures of the centuries.

Please email me: lgrojek@ibm.net and lgrojekessex1.com

Waller-Lincoln Park High School students, solving problems as artists, writers, dancers, actors, scientists, historians, and musicians, continue a century of academic excellence.

Centennial Bulletin Board at Lincoln Park High School

Librarian with Pom-Pon girls and friends

Working on Centennial bulletin board...

1899 incription on the original building