The Alpha Alpha chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, International Society for Key Women Educators, of Parke and Vermillion Counties in Indiana has awarded Riverton Parke Jr.-Sr. High School’s art teacher, Holly Swick, with one of this year’s active teacher grants. This is an award of $125 given to one woman educator in each school corporation in Parke and Vermillion County in the name of Janice Cole. Janice was a retired art teacher from Riverton Parke Jr.-Sr. High School and Delta Kappa Gamma member who passed away in December 2019. Miss Swick plans to purchase sketchbooks for her advanced drawing classes and canvases for her introductory to 2D art and painting classes. Additionally, any leftover money will be used to supplement the funds needed to plan and implement a school-wide art show. Miss Swick said, “This grant allows me to carry forward Mrs. Cole’s legacy of inspiring and empowering young artists.”
Pictured is art teacher Holly Swick and Delta Kappa Gamma member Teresa Adams.