Courtesy photo Among the art students recognized by the Women’s Club of Altoona were): From Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School: Robert Howsare-Palacios, Adrian Diaz Marlin, Nora Dangler, Adriana Myers, Ava Taddei, Emily Miller. From Altoona Area High School: Ethan Strawmire, Mya Shore, Macyn Behe, Maddie Brumm, Yalena Harris, Brenna Tupone, Ava Cabell, Deniz Albayrakdileo and Rebecca Matous and Milena Barr. Not pictured is Cassius DeStefano.

In May, the Women’s Club of Altoona recognized outstanding art students from both Altoona Area High School and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School.

The ceremony, attended by the students, parents, club members and guests, was held at the clubhouse.

Bishop Guilfoyle art teacher Neil Young introduced the winning BGHS students. Young’s students displayed their paintings, as well as mixed media and design.

Three art teachers represented Altoona Area High. Kathryn Curry introduced the winning art students from her classes, whose media included acrylic paint and colored pencil.

Eric Hoover’s students displayed ceramics and graphite drawing.

Ron Bowser’s students presented their work in tempera paint, as well as epoxy resin.

All of the students talked about their art as to inspiration, technique, and level of difficulty. Each winning art student received a certificate and a monetary award.

Club members served light refreshments. Committee members were Mary K DeLeo, Jacklyn Grove, Janet Grove, LuAnn Hallinan, Sandra Hollen, Maureen Kirsch, Sharlene Kirsch and Deborah Thomas.