Bay Schools Happenings

Bay High Students Help Bay Village Dog Kennel with Design Work

Two Bay High School students in Greg Hildebrandt’s Advanced Digital Media class recently had the opportunity to work on a real client project, creating artwork for the nonprofit organization the New Bay Village Dog Kennel Fund.

Senior Mia Gulley was the principal illustrator and designer, and Senior Kristina Laraway consulted and was there for the initial meeting with Bay Village resident Nancy Brown, who is coordinating the fundraising efforts for the New Bay Village Dog Kennel Fund, an official 501c3 organization. The students created original artwork for the nonprofit that they turned into a flyer, poster and door hanger.

“Both of these students collaborate together on a variety of projects,” said Hildebrandt. “They are great communicators with loads of creative energy that they bring to class every day.”

The projects were created in the Advanced Digital Media class using iMac workstations and Adobe Illustrator software. The class is new to Bay High School’s Art Department this school year. Hildebrandt says the class “allows students who already have taken photography or graphic design to further their knowledge and skills and contribute to ‘real projects’ in the community.”

Student designer Mia Gulley was excited to work on this project and gain a portfolio piece through this experiential learning opportunity.

“I love dogs and I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to help a local Bay nonprofit, as well as gaining real-world experience since I am pursuing a career in design,” said Mia.

Brown was brought to tears when she first saw the artwork that the students created.

“We are extremely pleased and impressed with how great the students and art is and how it helped us to promote the purpose of The New Bay Village Dog Kennel Fund,” Brown said. “The students and Mr. Greg Hildebrandt were professional and created a beautiful piece to help raise funds and awareness.”

Editor’s Note: Bay High School’s Key Club has volunteered to distribute the door hangers throughout the Bay Village community. The door hangers will provide information about the New Bay Village Dog Kennel and its fundraising efforts.

Bay High Senior Anna Mayer Named Merit Finalist

In October, Bay Village Schools announced that Bay High School Senior Anna Mayer was recognized as a Semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program (NMSP). Bay High School Principal Jason Martin was recently notified by NMSP that Anna has advanced to Finalist standing in the 68th annual competition. Anna is now eligible for Merit Scholarship awards totaling more than $30 million to be awarded later this spring. Anna is one of only 15,000 Finalists of the more than 1.5 million NMSP entrants.

Bay Closet Clean-Out

The Bay High Class of 2026 invites you to clean out your closet and participate in their Resale fundraiser at Bay High on Sat., April 22 from 10-2.

Buy a table to sell your stuff, or attend as a shopper.

See flier’s QR Code for more info.

Go to: https://bayvillageschools.hometownticketing.com/direct/all

Ballroom Blitz Comes to Bay

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and travel back in time with us to the 1940s! The Ballroom Blitz, April 29, 6:30 – 10 p.m., is an incredible night celebrating all things jazz, featuring music performed by the Bay High Jazz Ensemble, Bay High Stage Band, and BMS Jazz Band. That’s not all—we’ll also have performances by our Honors String Ensemble, Choraleers, and Rockettes!

Indulge in a delicious dinner catered by Chatty’s, paired with beverages from Bay Provisions. As you listen to the sound of jazz, get excited for your chance to win amazing prizes, such as a performance by Bay Rocket Marching Band, the 50/50 Raffle, and the Drum Up Some Spirit Raffle. This year’s theme is Casablanca, so dress up in your best 40s attire if you like! Don’t miss out on our second-largest fundraising event of the year, and join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun!

Online sales will end on April 24, 2023. Go to BayMusicBoosters.com for tickets. Raffle tickets, gaming tables, and song requests will be CASH ONLY the evening of the event.