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Programs: Graphic Arts

Heroes Gallery Opening a Huge Success

by Irene Thraen-Borowski | January 22, 2011

On Wednesday, January 12, 2011, the AVC National Art Honor Society chapter hosted the Hero Exhibit's gallery opening at the Freeport Arts Center. Over 80 local community members, families, former students, principles, superintendents, . . . read more

Former Graphics Student Gives Back to the AVC

by Irene Thraen-Borowski | September 27, 2010

Each year, AVC students have their picture taken and displayed in the lobby.  This is never a small project, as every instructor needs to send their students to have their picture taken, the pictures need to be uploaded, printed, cut and . . . read more

National Art Honor Society Gives Back

Cookie Exchange

by Irene Thraen-Borowski

On December 14, 2011, NAHS members met after school to make cookies to solicit donations for non-perusable food items and winter clothing.  NAHS members made over 160 cookies and each one was uniquely decorated.   For the . . . read more

Graphics Outstanding Students-of-the-Quarter

by Irene Thraen-Borowski | December 1, 2011

Students are recognized as outstanding by going above and beyond in class.  They must have solid attendance, show leadership, be willing to try new things, be respectful, and work hard. 1st Quarter Nicole Ault - Nicole is a . . . read more

AVC by the Numbers

Yearly Rotating Exhibit by Graphics Students

by Irene Thraen-Borowski | November 30, 2011

This exhibit is meant to honor the Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center, its students, and highlight the past 40 years of exceptional career and technical education in our area.   Please join us for the Exhibit Opening on . . . read more

AVC National Art Honor Society is back for a second year!

by Irene Thraen-Borowski | October 20, 2011

This is the second year that students from the Graphics class have the opportunity to participate in National Art Honor Society (NAHS).  NAHS is an academic, service-based organization.  Students must maintain a B average or higher . . . read more

Back to School!

2011-2012

September 7, 2011

Students took part in the annual AVC Kick Off picnic, Friday September 2, 2011.  The AVC staff likes to start the school year with a "Get to Know You" picnic to welcome all of the students back.  Each . . . read more

Graphic Communications Brochure

by Irene Thraen-Borowski | August 23, 2011

Please click on the link below to view and/or print the Graphic Communications informational brochure: Default Hyperlink Text read more

AVC Recognized as a Premier Partner of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation

by Irene Thraen-Borowski

A few months ago, the graphics program was contacted by Jeff Horn at the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation about a graphic design job.  In speaking with Jeff and learning it was a project that would fit into the curriculum, Ms. Irene . . . read more

2011 AVC PMO Scholarship Recipeints

by Irene Thraen-Borowski | April 28, 2011

On April 4, 2011, Vanessa Calhoun and Emily Shanks from the Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center were awarded scholarships from the People Making Opportunities (PMO) Club.  The PMO Club is a local charitable organization that . . . read more

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