The Word Feature

This week, The Word celebrates our student artist, Jordan LeGaux. Her artwork, a stunning blend of color, emotion, and imagination, has captivated everyone who’s seen it. Jordan states, "Art has always been something I really enjoy, especially the art of wildlife and nature. I think one of the best parts of doing art, besides the final piece, is being able to show it to my family and see their reactions, as well as gifting them art, such as paintings of pets that have passed away. I believe you can capture the personality of any animal, whether it's a pet or a wild one, and tell a hundred different stories if you can get the eyes just right." Through her unique use of detail she brings her ideas to life.



Teachers and classmates have praised her ability to tell stories through art, making her a promising young artist.  Faculty member, Beth Hook '85 states, "I am so blown away by Jordan's artwork!! Holy Moly! She presented a project in class that is now hanging in my room.  I know nothing about art, but these paintings look like photographs! INCREDIBLE!"

In addition to her visual art, she has also been celebrated for her original poem, which complements her artwork. The poem reflects deep thought and emotion, offering readers a glimpse into her creative mind and the inspiration behind her piece. Together, her art and poetry remind us of the power of expression and the importance of following one’s passion. Her work serves as an inspiration to all of our students who dream of sharing their voices and talents with the world.

In her Genocide Studies class, her assignment was to choose an item she would definitely take with her if she were a Jew being forced from her home. Students created mobiles featuring the item, pictures of it and/or its use, and a writing assignment. Jordan chose a paintbrush passed down to her by her grandpa, and decided to express this concept through poetry. 

Read Jordan's poem below:

“If This Item Could Talk”

The paintbrush holds the weight of years,

dipped in moments, smiles, and tears.

It’s painted creatures, great and small,

and gave the wild a voice to call.

It learned from Pawpaw, steady and wise,

to capture the world through steady eyes.

From mountains, fields, and rivers wide,

his guidance lingers by my side.

It carries the whispers of Pawpaw’s hand,

painting birds across the land.

Through every canvas, rough or true,

the brush remembers all we drew.