Mahaska Whitley Student Exhibition

Gallery: Maclay Students Featured in LeMoyne Art Show

Animals on Display: Nicholas Petryk from the organization Animal Tales shows off a variety of animals to begin the festival. He works as the lead naturalist in the Tallahassee region. During his presentation, he holds up a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach named Billy. He tells us that these insects live in the Madagascar rainforest, have a lifespan of three to five years, eat decaying plant matter and give live birth.

Careful Choreography: Following Petryk, these students perform a traditional Chinese dance. To the side of the stage, another group assembles a large Chinese dragon puppet for the dragon dance later in the festival.

Spin To Win: This table represents the country Sierra Leone. An attendee spins the wheel to decide which prize he wins. There are various countries on the wheel and potential prizes that range from candy to stickers.

The Maclay Community: Upper School art teacher Ismael Milligan talks to students about his poster board display. Senior Bryson Willis, who led the introduction in Cartee Gym before the festival, and Yosef Kasper, listen and ask questions.

Spreading Culture: A woman points to the items on the Peru table and explains them to the children. These items include scarfs, ceramic plates, books and more. The poster board features many pictures of Peru and landmarks you can find there.

Banjo the Bearded Dragon: Animal Tales hosts a booth in BFIC Hall with animals such as two cockroaches, a rabbit, two large tortoises, a lemur and a bearded dragon. The bearded dragon shown is Banjo, a male central bearded dragon. An informational card on the table explains more about the species. This species lives in arid deserts, scrublands and savannas of Australia, grows 16 to 24 inches in size and has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years.

Representing: At the entrance of the dining hall is the Andalusian table, run by members of our world language department. There is a box of homemade fortune cookies, which have a Spanish word with their English meanings inside to help others learn Spanish. There are also Spanish and French stickers on display alongside the latest issue of the magazine.

Made With Love: This Puerto Rico table features many student-made artworks on both the table and across the wall. Students and families are encouraged to ask questions to learn more about the country and culture.

Inspiring Artist: Middle School science teacher Cameron Barton explains her booth to a Maclay parent. Her section includes artwork made by her seventh grade students, informational animal books and animal coloring sheets. This section is heavily inspired by artist Mark Messersmith, whose art exhibit, “When Nobody’s Watching,” was previously on display in BFIC Hall.

Currency Collection: This table is called the central bank table and is run by Blessed Sacrament School. At the table, attendees can learn all different currencies around the world. Each country’s actual currency is laid out for people to see and touch.

Photos by Kayleigh Mitchell / Maclay Andalusian