Pictured above are some of the art and artists from the Warsaw Community High School Art Department. Photos provided.

News Release

WARSAW –  Warsaw Community High School Art Department leader, Andy Tomasik, worked with art teachers across the community to find a fitting tribute to a much-loved friend, colleague, and leader, Sara Robbins.

Sara was an art teacher for many years at WCHS and retired in 2004. Sara passed away on May 17, 2020, in Florida.

The WCHS Art Dept. received a donation that was made in memory of Sara. The team decided to add some Art Club money to further support the other art teachers in the district. Andy Tomasik offered, “We wanted to give money to each elementary and middle school in the district so they could do a special project with their art students. We feel this a fitting tribute to Sara’s memory and we will be sharing the students’ finished projects with her husband, Joel.”

Now the art projects are ready to share, Any Tomasik added, “Sara would have been very excited to see what these talented art educators did with the project.”

Sara Robbins taught art at WCHS for over two decades. She created an amazing visual arts program that continues to thrive because of her inspiration and influence many years ago. Much of the artwork in the hallways, the media center, and the sculpture garden would not be here if not for her great efforts. During her many years as Art Department coordinator and teacher, she began programs that brought more appreciation of visual arts to WCHS.

From writing an interdisciplinary curriculum combining art and English, helping students create wonderful murals around the school, hanging fine art posters in the hallways, and displaying a permanent collection of beautiful works in the media center, Sara brought the arts to all of the people who work and learn at WCHS. Sara received a grant to create a sculpture garden near the art classrooms so students would have an inspirational place to enjoy nature and art together. It has become a fantastic space filled with flowers, trees, and professional sculptures. Sara was a great influence on the students and art teachers; her love for teaching left a lasting impression.

WCS offers condolences to the Sara Robbins family as we approach the first anniversary of Sara’s passing. These works of art are a fitting tribute to a life that is still teaching and touching hearts. Thank you to all who donated and collaborated to bring this tribute art project to life in Sara Robbin’s honor.

On a personal note, Tomasik would like to thank all of the elementary and middle school teachers who had their students participate. 

An unidentified student works on a project. Photo provided.