West Babylon Junior High School eighth graders Caitlin Carlsen and Madeline Siena unveiled their collaborative mural project in the school’s cafeteria on Sept. 2.

Titled “Reduce, Reuse & Ride the Recycling Wave,” the mural was created as part of their work with Girl Scout Troop #1270 and serves as a powerful visual reminder of the importance of protecting oceans from plastic waste. Crafted entirely from hundreds of recycled bottle caps, the vibrant ocean wave symbolizes the impact of reusing everyday materials to create something both meaningful and beautiful. Each cap was carefully collected, sorted and transformed into a design that inspires environmental awareness and action.

The students hope their work will inspire others to be more mindful of their environmental choices and to contribute to a cleaner, healthier ocean for future generations.

Date Added: 9/3/2025

West Babylon Junior High School has an ongoing collaboration with the West Babylon Public Library to display K-12 artwork throughout the school year in the children’s section of the library. 

The current exhibit features sixth and eighth grade artwork on display in July and August. Ms. Alfano’s eighth grade classes created flower portraits using colored pencils. Students applied their understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary colors, along with tints and shades. Students were limited by the use of only primary colors along with black and white to develop their work, pushing their understanding of color theory. 

The sixth grade students created animal zentangles using micron pen and watercolor pencils. Students chose an animal that represented them and used a variety of techniques using micron pens and watercolor to create unique pieces with a likeness of their animal. Students learned about mindfulness through zentangle techniques. 

Click here to view the West Babylon Public Library Showcases Work of JHS Student-Artists slideshow.

Date Added: 8/26/2025