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Myken McDowell

11/25/13

Myken McDowell is attending classes in Alberta this semester, hoping to study abroad for a year before returning to Montreal to complete her degree.

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Daphne Taranto

03/28/12

Daphne Taranto finished her Foundation year at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She declared a double major in Art History and General Fine Arts (BFA in both). She was also offered an internship at Vogue and is very excited to work there this summer and will intern under the Photo and Art Department.

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Daphne Taranto

03/26/12

Daphne Taranto is attending Maryland Institute College of Art pursuing a double major in Art History and General Fine Arts.

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Emily Birge

02/29/12

Emily Birge is a freshman at Johns Hopkins and plans on a double major in History of Art and International Studies with a minor in the Museum and Society Program. School is going really well but she misses Oxbow and having class in the garden.

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Larz Kazakoff

02/18/12

Larz Kazakoff transfered to an independant study program after Oxbow but due to the subjects he began to study and other eye-opening experiences, he made a conscious choice to drop out and is no longer involved in any school other than life. After more than a year of backpacking, hitchiking, train hopping, and traveling the states, he now lives and work-trades at the foot of Mt. Shasta and is involved with a group that is starting a work-trade farm on the coast of Northern California.

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Rachel Feld

11/15/11

Rachel Feld moved to Israel and did a year of National Service. She is currently working as a chef and nanny. In her spare time she is creating a children's book. In December, she will start her backpacking trek through New Zealand and Australia.

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Miranda Von Salis

11/10/11

Miranda Von Salis is a second year Philosophy major at Guilford College in North Carolina.

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I have learned so many skills and habits that have made me a better person throughout my time here. To name a few: I have learned how to be a good roommate, how to communicate, and how to trust myself. I have learned the importance of staying hydrated, getting good sleep, and having a clean work space. I have learned how to share space both in the studios and dorms. Lastly, I have learned that it’s okay to advocate for what you need and that there is no harm in asking for help or support.

— Grace Reynolds, Fall 2023

It's been a whirlwind week, but also a time when I sang the praises of Oxbow to my colleagues. I've been thinking much about how Oxbow is an exemplar of true education. That art centers the curriculum is hardly surprising, and for those of us who work within the traditional educational mold Oxbow offers a gold standard of focused project based learning. Beyond the school's approach to immersive experience are the intangibles which make Oxbow different. The sense of community and of working together, even as each student retained their strong individual presence is palpable. The feeling of warmth and trust between the adults and the nearly adults in the Oxbow community could be felt throughout the campus. The openness of the architecture and interconnectedness of the three studios in themselves speak of the Oxbow philosophy and identity. More than form follows function, the physical attributes of Oxbow have a distinct warmth and invite exploration.

I'm sure that the ongoing challenges of leading and reinventing your school might sometimes keep you from having the time to see Oxbow with the fresh eyes of a visitor, but your steady presence and vision are really visible in every detail. Thank you for inviting me to one of the most profound experiences in my career.

— Ken Rush, Visual Arts Department, Packer Collegiate Institute

Artistically, I learned a lot of new techniques and mediums while here. I had access to much more than before and I made the most of it. I tried everything I could and always talked to my teachers and peers about new ways I could make art. Every so often, I completely stepped out of my comfort zone. Experimenting with technique and testing my artistic boundaries has helped me realize how many paths I have to choose from in the art world and that makes me excited for the future.

— Macy Manning, Fall 2023

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