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There has been a shift in abstract art in the art community.

Modern Art is overvalued and doesn’t deserve as much attention (Opinion)

Rebekah Dennis, Writer February 24, 2024

Art in its simplest form is a creative expression that uses imagination to connect with people, most commonly displaying beauty or tragedy. The recent introduction of modern art has stirred up controversy...

Student art will be displayed before the ceremony.

Mead’s chapter of NAHS holds induction ceremony Friday, Jan. 26

Shayd Fuller, Copy and Design Editor January 25, 2024

This Friday, Jan 26, the National Art Honors Society will hold its induction ceremony for students. The celebration will be held in the Mead High School auditorium from 6-8 pm. Instead of having a candle-lit...

NAHS showcases their artwork in the trophy case outside of E wing

National Art Honors Society now being offered to MHS students

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor September 13, 2023

National Art Honor Society, more commonly referred to as NAHS, is a brand new student-led organization made to emphasize the importance of art in the school system. The group, led by President Makinzie...

Mrs. Lammey shares that doesn’t go through drive thru car washes because she fears getting stuck. 

Teacher Feature: Ms. Lammey

Abby Kearns, Managing Editor December 6, 2022

Ms. Jennifer Lammey is a photography, ceramics, and animation teacher at Mead High; she also advises the yearbook The Stampede. She has been teaching for three years.  Lammey was born in Dayton, Ohio...

The audience, after being experimentally curious and cruel, was extremely distressed after the six hours.

Performance art dating back decades can teach us something today

Haley Justin, Writer December 2, 2022

Recently, I was scrolling TikTok and I ran into a video that explained a shocking piece of art that was exhibited almost 50 years ago in Naples, Italy. The video explained how an artist used her body as...

“I worked at Noodles and Company for five years as a manager, and a before and after school program for elementary students," said Kutz.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Kutz

Samantha Cordero, Writer December 1, 2022

Ms. Katie Kutz is a new teacher at Mead High who teaches art classes. While she is new to the school, she is not new to SVVSD. In fact, she is a St. Vrain Valley District graduate — she attended Frederick...

“I want the world to see my art and show the world what I can do. I want people to be happy when they see my passion in art.” - Alithia

My Sweet Alithia (poem)

Jacob Morales, Writer October 9, 2022

10 years -- her 10 year old soul That stolen dream Dreamt for 10 whole years Now that dream is true Because the paint that laid on the walls Was not from her soul   Paris is where the esteemed...

Ethyn Ludwig’s showcases his World Tree Tattoo on his forearm.

Ethyn Ludwig’s tattoo goes deeper than surface level

Kaliegh Beamish, Writer February 26, 2022

People are very passionate about what they put on their body—especially something as permanent as a tattoo. Tattoos often have impactful and powerful meanings behind them. Ethyn Ludwigs’s (‘22) tattoo...

Tattoos are just another way to show who you are. Original art from featured image uniquely made for The Mav.

Express yourself even if people don’t understand (Opinion)

Joya Haskin, Managing Editor January 11, 2021

I got my first tattoo when I was 16 years old. It was a birthday present from my father, and it was something that we did together. While we didn’t get the same tattoos or tattoos that compliment each...

Ryan Yancey speaks on behalf of the 1st place film "The Legend".

Mead High School celebrates student creativity with 5th Annual Film Fest

Blake LaVanchy, Content Editor May 1, 2018

On Friday, April 13th,  Mead high school hosted the 5th annual film fest. The film that took first place was “The Legend,” directed by two-time champion Ryan Yancey, who won last year for his film...

Artists Assemble

Artists Assemble

Shelby Lewis, Copy and Design Editor October 30, 2017
Like art? Enjoy creating? Have we got the club for you!
Senior Ashley Mizer works on her piece.

Creative Construction Livens up Hallway

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief October 9, 2017

Walking down the western hallways of Mead High School, although crowded, students have the opportunity to observe artwork that is produced by local peers. If you have gotten the chance to see the tape...

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