Senior, Zoe Black, Desgins Mural for the Julian Center

From Victims to Victory

On October 10, Herron High School collaborated with 114 Lilly employees for Indy Do Day.The students and Lilly employees painted 35 residential rooms at the Julian Center and a mural designed by MYO Senior, Zoe Black. 

The mural, entitled From Victims to Victory, was painted by Zoe and fellow students and is strategically placed as the women prepare to leave the Julian Center. It will inspire them to move beyond the abuse they have experienced into a new and better future.

 The original sketch of the mural will be permanently on display at Lilly’s Corporate Office. 

We are extremely proud of Zoe and her accomplishments so far!

The Julian Center, is a not-for-profit organization that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence. 

 You can see more pictures of this project on Herron's website.

Betty as a Teacher

Part 4: Get to Know the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra

Betty, Artistic Director of MYO, is a native of New York City and a product of the renowned Third Street Settlement Music School. She has held a career as a successful violist, master teacher and conductor. 

During her time with the Third Street Music School Settlement, Perry was inspired to devote her life to teaching and providing music opportunities for youth regardless of economic need.   Her focus was to use music as a vehicle to help strengthen families and to bring diverse communities together. To that end, Ms. Perry developed music programs for youth in cities throughout Indiana, including the Tri-County Youth Orchestra, the Ebony and Essence Chamber Orchestra, and currently the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra which was established in 1995.

Perry attended the New York College of Music, Mannes College of Music, and Butler University.  She was a co-founder and former principal violist of the Harlem Symphony Orchestra in NYC.  Perry has been a member of the Symphony of the New World, NYC, the Richmond Symphony, IN and has held principal positions in the Kokomo Symphony and the Wabash College Chamber Orchestra.

Senior Spotlight: CM

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: CALEB MARTIN




MYO Senior, Caleb Martin, graduated from IPS Key Learning Community where he participated in orchestra and GSA.  Caleb will attend IUPUI where he will major in Performing Arts. Caleb enjoys writing novels and poetry and he plans to become a musician and a chef.

Congratulations Caleb!

Caleb's words for Mrs. Perry regarding MYO:
"This experience has changed my life, and I cannot thank everyone enough for this experience."