By Heather White
Archivist and Copy Editor

Senior Alanna Parker is an amazing talent here at Neshaminy High School. Although she loves all different types of art, her favorite is definitely drawing.

“Art is a great outlet for me to just escape,” Parker said, “I love creating something, working hard on it, and having it turn out how I imagined it and to be proud of it afterwards even if it isn’t perfect or the most beautiful.”

Throughout her high school career, Parker has received many honors. Last year, she won the Neshaminy High School Art Award. She also had five pieces in the 2013 District Art Show, including three drawings, a metal and glass candle holder, and a ceramic plate.

This year, Parker’s artwork was featured on panel in the Senior Art Exhibition that took place in the Art Gallery.

“I have been friends with Alanna for 12 years and every time she shows me a new project she’s working on, she gets more and more talented,” classmate Alex Blucas, senior, said.

Alanna also has the support of her art teacher, Terry O’Neill.
“I have watched her change into a confident young artist teeming with enthusiasm and energy,” O’Neill said, “Alanna’s love for the arts is contagious and I wish her the very best.”

Parker is majoring in Early Childhood Education at Millersville University. She wants to become a preschool teacher, which includes helping children learn and explore art as well as other important subjects. In addition to helping others learn about art, she plans to also continue doing art in her free time.