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Video: Students Speak Out Against Art Cuts

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Students at Sachem High School North recently created a video describing their feelings about cuts to the arts department at the high school.

"As dedicated art students, we are indignant and dismayed at what these cuts will do to the art program," said Rocco Cortese, a student who helped make the video. "Students pursing art degrees after high school need these programs now, to better prepare themselves for admissions to competitive art schools."

Making the video along with Cortese were Juliana DiChiara and Victoria D'Esposito

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