A chapter of the National Junior Art Honor Society will be charted here at Redding this year. I am proud to say that there are close to 60 eligible students who will be invited to help establish our charter. This honors program is for students in grades 7-9 it is mirrored to the National Art Honor Society. It is designed to help generate interest in art programs at the secondary levels and inspire and recognize the younger art student. The NJAHS students will become members of a distinguished group of art students who participate in events that are both cultural and community minded. In addition to being exposed to art techniques not offered in the traditional classroom, Members will work on building a portfolio of art work that will carry them through high school and beyond. Participation in the NJAHS, is a mark of accomplishment in the school and community and well recognized by many institutions when your students apply for entry into a college or university. The first Meeting will be in October.