The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is proud to introduce senior Ellen Crane as its president. From a young age, Crane was always interested in art and wanted to take it to the next level. “I’ve been into art since I was a kid, I just [pursued] it more in middle school. Once I got into high school, I started realizing that it’s something that I wanted to do for a career, that’s why I was really interested in [NAHS].”

Since her sophomore year, Crane has been a member of NAHS and plans to utilize her experience to convey her thoughts throughout the school. “I really like being able to express my own creativity and ideas in a way that’s actually effective. I like sharing that experience with other artists in the Art Society.” Crane plans to expand the recognition of NAHS.

Motivated by a passion for creativity, Crane was selected by two of her art teachers, Rebecca Graham and Dawn Brown, to serve as president of NAHS. Both teachers praised Crane’s leadership and constant dedication to the organization. Brown emphasized her reliability and commitment: “She comes to all the meetings prepared to go through with her ideas. She is also a really good team player.”

Graham added that sentiment, highlighting Crane’s willingness to support classmates both inside and outside the classroom. “Last year, anytime somebody needed help somewhere, she would jump right in and help,” Graham said.

Crane, who has been enrolled in art classes since her freshman year, has built a strong foundation of skills and experience that set her apart from other students. She said her role in NAHS has provided opportunities to grow artistically while also giving back to the school community. “When I graduate, I plan on creating artwork for children’s books, and I love how NAHS lets me [expand] my skills,” Crane commented. Leadership in the club is not only a recognition of her dedication, but also a stepping stone towards her dream career.

With her recent promotion, Crane aims to enhance the visibility of NAHS within the community. She recognizes there are many people who are unfamiliar with the club and wants to change that perception. Crane wants to undertake an incentive to promote the organization more broadly, including setting up stands and placing posters to raise awareness. Her goal is to increase the public recognition of NAHS and to engage with the community more proactively. “I want to do more with the community… I feel like a lot of people don’t really know about the Art Society that much. I want to make it more public,” Crane stated. Through these efforts, Crane envisions a stronger connection between NAHS and Fauquier High School.