KO Students Battle Disease Through Art

Keystone Oaks students are building on the idea that art and music can help the healing process.

This week's student art show serves a double purpose—showcasing student artwork from throughout the school year, and raising awareness about cystic fibrosis, as well as funds to combat the disease.

The free event, "Creativity for a Cause," will be held in the middle school lobby this Thursday, May 16, beginning at 6 p.m., with the spring music concert beginning at 7 p.m.

The high school's symphonic and jazz bands as well as the chorus for students in grades 8-12.

The event will also feature various raffle prizes and a bake sale, with all proceeds benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A representative from the foundation will be at the art show to provide information.

"Every year our art show is among the highlights on the school calendar and so is the spring music concert," said district guidance counselor Jennifer Chambers. "We have so many talented young people in our midst and to have the opportunity to showcase some of our wonderful talent and to also help raise money for such a worthy organization as CFF, is just a remarkable opportunity for everyone."

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