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Top 5 Reasons CG is the Coolest Class at MHS

1. It's Easy to Create Incredible Artwork

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You don't have to have artistic talent to be successful. Many students who struggle in 
regular art classes excel in CG. 

"I thought I was artistically challenged until I saw what I could create in this class."
- John Horine

"Photoshop makes it easy to create amazing things you would never be able to do by hand."
- Lou Prensky

2. Relaxed Atmosphere

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We turn off the lights, put on some tunes, and simply just create.

"This is by far my favorite class to come to. It was always easy for me to walk into a dark classroom and do nothing but create."
- Lexi Fuller

"CG is total chill time. I can relax and design cool stuff while listening to great music with my friends. There’s no better way to run a class!"
- Julia Kulina

3. Supportive Environment

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Students are encouraged to help each other with their work and be more successful.

"Everyone shares ideas to help each other improve our work before we turn our projects in."
- Justin Falcinelli

"If I'm not sure what to do, I walk around and see how other people are approaching it or I’ll call a friend over for help."
- Maggi Currier

4. CG Friday Playlist

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Every Friday we listen to a playlist of super fun songs to wrap up the week with.

"I actually look forward to Fridays in CG just because of the playlist. By the end of the course you'll be singing along to every song."
- Emma Dainton

"The CG Friday playlist is full of fantastic songs that put you in a great mood to end the week."
- Ryan Gilroy

5. Trivia Tuesday

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Every Tuesday, we break into teams and play a quick game of trivia.

"Everyone really looks forward to Trivia Tuesday. It's fun and we love to test our knowledge of everyday things."
- Bradley Rinehart

"Trivia Tuesday is beyond awesome. I learn new, if not random, facts and get to chat and laugh with my teammates who I’ve come to adore."
- Ayla Troup

From Alumni:

I heard CG was fun, so when I had an opening in my schedule I took it. I never expected to be involved in such a beneficial and entertaining class. I did done more with my time in CG than most people I know in college. -Katie Byrum

To be honest, I originally took the class because I needed a mental break from all of my academic classes. But I had a blast and learned some cool things. I could never draw, but in CG, I made really great artwork. -Kevin Linehan

Taking CG was one of the best experiences of my high school career and the most fun I had in high school. I couldn't wait to get to get to class each day. I am now going to college for graphic design. -Soren Dodge

I came into CG just wanting to fill an extra class, but once I joined I fell in love with it. It involves creativity, art, thinking and is a lot of fun! It only took me about a month in class before I knew what my career choice was. -Tony Frano

The skills I learned in CG proved invaluable, even as a Business major. I used what I learned more times than I can list. Professors loved my papers and presentations because of the design flair that made me really stand out. -Clayton Boyer
There's just no other class like CG offered in high school. It's fun, creative and students actually support and help each other. It's the most rewarding class I ever took, even in college. It just made me feel good. -Amy White

This program was the biggest influence on me during my time in high school. I learned what it took to be a top-notch designer and how to stay up on current trends. I was so prepared for art school because of CG. -Ben Jacques

At first I took CG because I saw this room with the lights turned out and music cranking. I was interested in art but after taking CG, I realized that Photoshop allowed me to do more than I had ever dreamed of doing on paper. -Steve Pearson

I graduated from MHS after going all the way to Level 3 and now work as a professional graphic designer. The CG program truly prepared me for my career in art. I use the skills I learned in CG every day. -David Wahl

After three levels of CG, I discovered how creative I could really be. I could not have predicted how much of an impact it would have on my future. I am now studying to become a professional graphic designer. -Brett Thompson
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