Painting a Peaceful Scene

My older sister, Miriam, and I would always draw together as kids, and of course I was the little sister who wanted to do everything she was doing. She inspired me to follow in her artistic footsteps. Impressionism is my favorite art style. I like how a piece of art can look like scattered colors up close, but when “ you take a step back everything joins together to create a perfect image. I prefer painting in acrylic for a painting such as this one, but I also enjoy changing mediums as often as possible. This painting reminded me of my mother's birthplace, the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. I have multiple hobbies including piano, vocal performance, dance and various sports. During quarantine I also picked up some sewing skills and helped my sisters make clothes. The pandemic has changed a lot about my life but in some ways I think it was for the better. Staying at home in the beginning of the pandemic meant I could spend more time with my family and focus on hobbies. My school has done an amazing job in giving us seniors a year as memorable and normal as possible while also keeping us safe. The past year has been difficult for everyone and we have had to give up our social lives, our routines, our jobs, and in some cases our loved ones

Irene Sheehan Irene Sheehan

Recent graduate, Western Wayne High School

to this virus. But I don’t believe it will be difficult for us to come back from this, because we are such an adaptable species in so many ways. In school, I was the Secretary and Treasurer of the National Art Honors Society. I also took part in the art show at the end of the year supervised by my wonderful art teacher, Mr. Justin Hayden. After I graduate I plan on taking a gap year in Louisville, Kentucky and doing an internship for an interior design company. After living there for a year I plan to attend college and major in music and vocal performance just like my older sister and parents. My biggest inspirations are my parents. I have looked up to them my entire life. They are loving and kind and have taught me everything I know. I’m sure that when I’m 30 I’ll still be asking my mother how to do things. My favorite books are the Lord of the Rings series. My grandmother used to read them to us as kids and it has been a tradition to read them out loud every summer. Each year my family and I go to our lake house in Maine. My family found this lake years ago and built cabins there. It is the most beautiful and peaceful place I have ever been. H “

Hampton Inn Penn Yan &

Seasons on Scenic Keuka Lake

The Hampton Inn

Penn Yan offers comfortable, modern lodging in the heart of the Finger

Lakes Region. After a restful night’s sleep, guests can walk out onto a patio overlooking the scenic Keuka Lake and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Nearby activities include Corning Museum of Glass, wine trails and boating on Keuka Lake. The facility also offers meeting and banquet space with catering for up to 300 people.

Carrie Mann, Director of Sales, Hampton Inn Penn Yan & Seasons on

Keuka Lake has been in the industry for 22 years now, specifically working in sales for 18 of those years. “One of the best aspects of Keuka Lake during any season is our wineries; we are right in the heart of wine country. Short summer getaways for the whole family can include boating, kayaking, hiking or just relaxing by the water. The Finger Lakes aren’t such a hidden gem anymore; people are realizing all that we have to offer. Early settlers dubbed Keuka Lake as ‘the Crooked Lake’ because of its unique ‘Y’ shape. Its natural beauty quickly earned it the nickname ‘Lady of the Lakes.’ Keuka Lake is absolutely beautiful all year round! From the summer sunsets over the water, to the brilliant and colorful fall trees surrounding the lake, to the completely frozen landscape of the winter, to the wake of spring that brings it all back again – the views from our backyard are all amazing. We will hold all types of conferences, meetings and events. We have the great space and an incredible team that will take care of any type of event. This is the perfect location for any type of event, business or social, nestled right on the shore of Keuka Lake.” Contact 315-536-8202. H