Arts Pathway, a club founded just recently, has made impressive strides in its first two years. The club has certainly improved since last September, with many new events such as field trips to Boston, instrument lessons, workshops, and other events being implemented. While it has always been successful, this year marks a period of growth and refinement. “More HHS students know about the program than they have in the past, and they are able to take advantage of all it has to offer,” says junior and active member Madeline Accettella.
There is no pinpointing the exact success of the club, but the previous executive board members Stella Huleatt and Mia Nagle laid a strong foundation for excellence. Their leadership had set the stage for the new executive members to thrive in their roles. Mr. Cincotta, one of the club advisors, also highlights the board for its dedication, problem solving, and efforts to help enhance the club.
Arts Pathway has also become more visible to new students at Hingham High School, especially the underclassmen, thanks to events like the homecoming and activity fairs. These efforts have significantly increased awareness and boosted participation compared to its early days.
The growing attendance at monthly meetings, which now draws students from all grade levels, is also a testament to the club’s rising popularity. Mr. Cincotta believes the club has successfully spread awareness of the arts programs through confidence in numbers in the meetings and at different arts events such as concerts, play and art shows. There is also a growing diversity throughout different art students, as they attend events straying from their medium, as kids who do visual arts attend plays and vice versa. Madeline Accettella notes, “The club has helped to unify all art students and invites everyone to join.”
Beyond school events, the Arts Pathway is also providing members with insight into potential careers in the arts. On October 17, 2024, the Program hosted a zoom with a representative from Ohio State University, who offered advice and answered questions for students considering a future in the arts. Senior Conner Anderson, who is applying to colleges, reflects, “I am still figuring out what I want to study and invest time in, but this session definitely made me think about whether music could be part of that future”.
Despite its achievements, there is still room for growth, particularly in increasing community wide awareness about the arts. Arts may be overlooked at times, but being able to spread awareness through the community not only helps to get networking for the students but also shows arts are an especially important aspect of many people’s lives. With continued efforts, the future of the Arts Pathway looks promising.
