Student Artwork

As an excellent teacher, I have always been a patron of the arts, and I encourage the creativity and freedom of expression of my students. That is why from time to time, I will post--no, exhibit--the artwork of one of my students.

Current Featured Artist: Ever Barillas. Mr. Barillas is an excellent student in 8B. He loves poetry, History, and making money. But his real love is drawing. When I asked about his special skill, Mr. Barillas simply replied: "Oh, come on Mister, you know I'm the best."

Here are two of his most famous works:

Batman and Robin: note the intricate details and the stylized crinkles

Assorted Pokemon: one of the artist's first, when his genius was first coming into fruition

7th Grade Test: STUDY!

Remember, you have a test over Chapter 16 on Monday. If you paid attention in class and copied notes from the board, and if you study the pages in the book I referred you to, then you should do fine. Remember to pay special attention to the explorers on page 206, the Caste System, the Asian religions, the section on the naming of America on page 205, and the section about the Great Wall of China.

If you study these things from your book/notes/in-class work, you will do fine. But, remember, you determine whether you do well or not; success is your responsibility.

And please, don't be like this crocodile from Pearls Before Swine, one of my favorite comic strips. Click on it to read the whole strip.