Young Artists Head Back To School At Louisiana’s Arts Conservatory NOCCA

Student Spotlight | Abigail Maerke

Abigail Maerke | Culinary Arts

As NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) opens its doors for the 2018-2019 school year for hundreds of students from across the state, take a moment to learn more about a young artist who is making it happen at the prestigious arts school.

Interview with student Abigail Maerke, 12^th Grade Culinary Arts | NOCCA Full-Day Academic Studio from Gretna, LA

How do you feel about starting your senior year at NOCCA?

I feel great about starting my senior year at a performing arts high school. It’s not as traditional and that makes for a really fun year of learning.

What is your goal for the next school year?

My goal for the next school year is to get into most if not all of the colleges I apply to and that I do great on my final exam, which is a dinner for our closest friends and family.

How have you grown over the past three years at NOCCA in your arts?

I have grown over the last three years at NOCCA in my art by becoming more confident and feeling okay if something doesn’t turn out perfect.