Design Arts and Digital Design teacher Kristi Ponder discovered her love for art by thinking outside her box. While in high school, Ponder found she struggled with abstract art assignments. “I didn’t...
![“Sophomore year is going pretty well. I like how there's more freedom and electives [that] you can choose rather than freshman-year electives [that are required]. I'm taking Intro to Culinary Arts, German, and Interior Design. Next semester I'm taking Design Arts. A good part of freshman year was my fashion class and [how] we learned how to sew pillowcases and then used a sewing machine. We also learned a little bit about interior design. My favorite part though, was joining the water polo team. I like how it's a tough sport that makes you train really hard, but [also helps to] push yourself so you don't give up easily. My parents kind of dragged me into it. They [suggested] that I should do it, and kind of pressured me a little bit. At first when I joined it, I hated it so much. But then, eventually, I grew to love it.” - Katie Morelli, 10](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/KatieMorelli10-1200x800.jpg)
