Eighth Grade Art Students Searching for Surfboard

The Ocean City Intermediate School eighth-grade art classes are searching for a surfboard or sailboard.

For six years, the graduating eighth-grade class has covered a board with tiles, glass and paint to make a beautiful mosaic.

Many different styles have been created — ranging from beach scenes, to a dedication to the late Betsy Young, instrumental music teacher at the school.

Art teacher Judy Dickens thought of the project back in 2007 and has continued it ever since.

"We started designing a mosaic surfboard in the eighth-grade art class," Dickens said. "Throughout the year, many students participated in the design, construction and finishing of the board. It was presented to the school as a gift from that eighth-grade class."

"This annual tradition has continued each year, resulting in a beautiful art collection. The boards will be permanently installed at the Intermediate School as a tribute to the incredible, creative spirit of our OCIS students."

To continue this tradition, a donation of a 10- to 12-foot board is needed. Any donation may be dropped off at the Ocean City Intermediate School at 18th Street and Bay Avenue. 

Any questions, please contact Judy Dickens at 399-5611 (ext. 5303) or at jdickens@ocean.city.k12.nj.us.