FINE ARTS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Melissa Morey
Year: Senior.
Age: 17.
Art focus: Brainonian.
Adviser nomination: "Melissa Morey is in her third year of yearbook. Between her experience and her bubbly personality, she was a shoo-in for the editor-in-chief position as selected by the staff last spring. She's been a good leader in every way. She never says no to a request. She's helpful and positive with our younger staff members. She acts on suggestions made about her own pages and she puts in extra hours as needed to ensure the success of the publication."
How do you make sure the yearbook will be a success: "I make sure all the pages, photos and stories and the follow-ups are done on time."
Brainerd High School senior Melissa Morey worked Monday on a yearbook page. Brainerd Dispatch/Jennifer Stockinger
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What interests you the most in yearbook: "I like being artsy and being a leader, not a follower. It's fun and I'm always doing something different."
Your best page: "The opening theme page, which includes character drawings of high school students with their heads enlarged."
Artist you most admire: Elijah Johnson.
Memorable fine arts achievement: Becoming editor-in-chief.
Favorite magazine: "Seventeen."
Your best quality: "I'm outgoing and I get along with people well."
Favorite TV programs: "Gray's Anatomy" and "Family Guy."
Last movie you saw in theater: "The Twilight Sage: New Moon."
Book on your night stand: "The Lovely Bones."
How many texts do you do a day: "I'd guess about 300."
Favorite holiday: Christmas.
Best teacher: "Lorrie Anderson - she teaches English and business communications."
Parents: Robert and Nancy Morey of Baxter.
Honorable mention: Brittany Steininger, senior, art: Steininger's art adviser said, "Brittany is a creative problem-solver who always finds a way to meet project criteria her own way. She is skilled in techniques and strives to achieve quality artwork. Brittany approaches art and life in a playful manner that makes her a fun addition to my art classes."