Career Academies Provide more support for students. Increase student achievement. Reduce drop out rate. Decrease referral rate. Increase attendance. Increase teacher collaboration. Increase student interest in school. Prepare student for life, career, and post-secondary. Highlight the value of Career & Technical Education The Commercial Art Academy at Tampa Bay Technical High School
Community Service Crestwood Manor Englewood, FL
Academy students start their Spring Break by helping out
The first Monday of spring break started out at the same time as any other school day. 9 Academy students and teachers traveled an hour and half to Engelwood to help paint the “great room� at the Crestwood Manor convelescent home. The crew moved the furniture taped off the window and turned the room a little brighter, from pink to white. The students were fed and thanked and most of them made it home before dark and ready to start their Spring Break.
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) demonstrates basic, entry-level skills with Adobe digital media software.
CAA HELPS TO CREATE A BRIGHTER CAREER PICTURE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Around the globe, the shortest path from imagination to imagery is Adobe® Photoshop® software. Ideal for photographers, graphic designers, and web designers, this industry-standard application delivers the richest, most robust editing and compositing tools available. As a result, proficiency in Adobe® Photoshop® is one of today’s most sought-after skills. Now, our students can be easily tested and certified in these basic skills through the Adobe® Photoshop® certification exam.
ACA OFFERS THE CERTIFICATION STUDENTS NEED TO SUCCEED
The Adobe Certified Associate provides the education and certification students need to succeed in both college and the workplace. For those pursuing higher education involving digital media, the certification ensures the prerequisite knowledge and skills. For those seeking employment in the high demand areas of digital communication, the certification provides a valuable competitive edge.
Commercial Art Academy students creating and designing a Pepsi Can package design using Adobe Photoshop Software.
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Alumni Update
Class of 1997 - Reunites and roasts Mr. Naylor The commercial art class of 1997 recently reunited for a one of a kind evening spent with old friends and their teacher. This class was one of the most successful classes in history boasting of many SkillsUSA champions including the two time state championship OCC team which were represented by six of the seven members. Members of this group traveled from as far
away as California and Virginia to be in attendance. All of the former students spoke well of the program and what a tremendous impact it had on their lives. Then came the roast of Mr. Naylor where each student took their turns at the old teacher. True confessions, returned classroom equipment and a lot of memories and thank yous came from the roasters. The
poster that was signed by the class is now framed and hangs on the wall in the classroom. Finally, yes this is Mr. Bayonet’s graduating class.
Alumni Update
Class of 2005 - Class reunites at Amy Novak’s wedding
AdvisoryBoard Bill King -Chairman Visualgraphics Design, Inc. E-mail: visualgraphics.design@verizon.net
AcademyTeam Craig Naylor Lead Teacher Commercial Art Edward Bayonet Teacher Commercial Art David Pritchard Teacher Ninth Grade English Honors Amanda Depin Teacher Tenth Grade English Honors Debra Conn Guidance Councelor
Commercial Art
AcademyOfficers
President - Terence Smith Vice Pres. - Gabrielle LeGendre Secretary - Kristina Naylor Historian - Cherise Clarke Reporter -Ciara Curry Parliamentarian - Aryn Haynes
Frank Saso - Illustrator E-mail: fsaso@tampabay.rr.com Denis Lebrun - Cartoonist E-mail: dlebrun@tampabay.rr.com Lyn Ash - Artist E-mail: lash@ij.net Tim Boatright - VP/Creative Director Marketing Associates USA E-mail: tboatright@maiusa.com Web Site: www.marketingassociatesusa.com Kent Nereim - Senior Art Director FKQ Advertising, E-mail: knereim@fkq.com Web Site: www.fkq.com Pam Kopp - Print Advertising & Communications Design E-mail: pdkopp@tampabay.rr.com Karen Metcalf - Artist Web site: artistkmetcalf.com E-mail: Karen@artistkmetcalf.com
MaryEllen Elia Superintendent Board members Carol W. Kurdell, Susan L. Valdes, Doretha W. Edgecomb, Jennifer Faliero, April Griffin, Jack R. Lamb, Ed.D., and Candy Olson The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. School Board Policy 6.01 ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination guidelines: Charles W. Raburn, General Manager of Employee Relations and Equity Coordinator, 813-272-4227.
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