Last night was the Gala at the Latrobe High School.  What an honor to have two of my pieces chosen to be included this year.  There are two votes counted.  The audience picks five of their favorites and both of mine were in the top five. Wow.  That was an amazing outcome.  The students preferred five others and they are all wonderful works.  I was privileged to meet most of the participating artists and I got to speak to many happy and excited art lovers. The graduates of Latrobe remain dedicated to and proud of this collection as well they should be.   The people I spoke with had driven from as far as Ohio to return for this event.  It was a wonderful evening.  I do hope I get to join these interesting people and celebrate this recognition of art and art appreciation again next year.