The McGuire Anthology

The McGuire Anthology is an art & writing magazine originally created in the early 2000s to showcase poems, short stories, artsy photographs, drawings, paintings, and a variety of other artwork from the Aquinas community.

 

The magazine is named after Gerald F. McGuire '53, who was inducted into the Aquinas Institute Hall of Fame in 1996. As an alumnus, teachers of English and Business, coach, and former Dean of Students, Gerald was very supportive of the arts and writing, and building up the AQ community. As of spring 2024, the magazine has been revived after its last publication of over 20 years!

 

Lorin Easton, Department Chair of Fine Arts/Visual Arts Educator, is thrilled to revive the magazine. Beyond the creative outlet it provides students, Lorin emphasizes that arts programs like these play a crucial role in shaping students' futures. The skills learned through artistic expression - such as creativity, critical thinking, and communication - are invaluable and extend far beyond high school. They prepare students for success in whatever path they choose, whether it's furthering their education, pursuing a career in the arts, or simply enriching their lives with a lifelong appreciation for creativity. 

 

Lorin envisions this magazine as a platform for students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents and alumni to connect as a community through their submitted art and writing. Her hope is that it will become something that people look forward to, for both contributors and readers alike, inspiring creativity and fostering a sense of unity.