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On a scale unprecedented in human history, the media communicates cultural values, dictates gender norms, and tells us who we can and cannot be. The collective message that seeps into our subconscious is that women’s value lies primarily in youth, beauty and sexuality. As a result, both men and women have a limited understanding of who women are and what women can be, leading to the under-representation of women in key leadership roles and skyrocketing levels of eating disorders, sexual assault, cosmetic surgery, and exploitative pornography. In this climate of dangerous stereotypes and rigid gender roles, women are rarely seen as powerful figures, and it is difficult for the average woman to feel powerful herself.
–Jennifer Newsom, Writer, Director, Producer of the documentary film Miss Representation

Confidence Week isn’t just about who can go a week without make-up.
It is about loving yourself for who you are and being comfortable in your own skin.
EACH of US defines what beauty is.

Video by professional skater Mike Smith

HHS Art students have done us proud at the ESD 112 Regional Art Show this year.

Regional winner Leila Stutesman’s ceramic piece will go to the State Art Show in Olympia in April.

Other winners include

• Kara Brown’s “This Verus That”
• Riley Luke’s “Alien Invasion”
• Hugo Gonzalez’s “Magic Goggles”

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Please congratulate these artists when you see them. It’s an honor to make it into the ESD 112 Regional Art Show, and an even bigger honor to be awarded!

JOIN US at the GALLERY OPENING at 6pm on March 19th!