West Seattle schools: Art and music @ Chief Sealth open house

Like its counterpart a few miles north, Chief Sealth International High School opened its Open House last night with music – in their case, the Jazz Band played in the auditorium. The program that preceded classroom visits included a special event – acknowledgment of the new public-art installation outside the auditorium, visible from SW Thistle:

The six illuminated steel “Sentinels” are the work of Seattle artist Juan Alonso, who spoke briefly and emotionally, explaining the inspiration behind them:

A Washington State Arts Commission rep explained the work as part of the “1/2 of 1%” program. Sealth’s new principal Chris Kinsey also spoke briefly, saying the year – his first there – is off to an “amazing” start. (No classes today – it’s a professional-development day throughout the district.)

Christie October 14, 2011 (11:44 am)

the open house was a nice event for us parents. Way to go Chief Sealth.

Findlay October 14, 2011 (1:02 pm)

Seattle Lutheran High School will be holding their open house on 10/25 @ 6:30 pm

Address: 4100 Southwest Genesee Street
Seattle, WA 98116-4216

Phone: (206) 937-7722

WSB October 14, 2011 (1:27 pm)

Thanks, Findlay, that’s on our calendar, and we’re running an ad for it too :) I believe that one is more of the “prospective students/families, come have a look” open house, whereas WSHS and CSIHS were the “hey families, it’s been a month, come meet your kids’ teachers” variety … TR