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Seventh-graders Haleigh Thele, left, and Elena Heisser, center, celebrate the holiday season by decorating an endangered species tree in Betsy McClain’s Signal Mountain Middle School art class. Photo by Katy Mena
Signal Mountain Middle School creators are testing their skills building tasty treats with their latest project, gingerbread houses to be displayed at the school and the Chattanooga Market.
Maintaining a tradition that has been in place at SMMS for a number of years, the students of art teacher Betsy McClain spent a week of class time designing, building and decorating gingerbread houses using materials such as graham crackers, marshmallows and M&Ms.
“They loved it in the beginning and now they expect it every year,” said McClain, who added that Thrasher Elementary School initially inspired her to do the project.
In the past, McClain’s students have built small models of architectural structures around the world as well as famous Signal Mountain sites. This year’s project required them to put together scenes from the film “The Wizard of Oz,” McClain’s favorite movie of all time.
The miniature corn fields, Munchkinlands and Emerald Cities may be seen at the school during the holiday season.
Student Ivy Ervin said she is getting used to the idea that her work would be seen by others both at the school and at the Chattanooga Market.
“I like it. It sounds like we’re artists,” said Ivy.
“It’s like we’re famous,” added student Brian Hodges.
McClain said that she is pleased to have been invited to exhibit at the Chattanooga Market on Nov. 17 and is pleased with the way her students have responded to being in the spotlight.
“I’m proud of my students,” she said. “I want Signal Mountain to be recognized for having a great art program.”
McClain said the balance of the fall semester will be spent building wire sculptures.
The students have spent their time thus far studying endangered species and ways to take care of the earth.
“We’re trying to make the kids aware of other people, other societies,” said McClain.
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