Joe Montagna Archives

Sitka student builds a telecaster, shredding our old ideas about high school shop class

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 3, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Remember that cutting board you made in shop class? Or that wobbly nightstand? Computer-controlled tools have blown open the creative possibilities for students in Career & Technical Education programs like Sitka's. Read More

Queen Tribute Show offers Sitkans an ‘escape from reality’

by KCAW News | Sep 12, 2019 | The Morning Interview

It's finally here! The Queen Tribute Show opens at the Sitka Performing Arts Center, 7:00 pm this Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14. Rhiannon Guevin, with the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, introduces professional tenor and musical theater artist Sam Faustine, who will perform the role of Freddie Mercury. Local artist Joe Montagna talks about the large local ensemble backing up Faustine. Read More

Gov’s budget could mean a $4.7 million hit to Sitka schools

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 4, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Schools administration last week (Monday 2-25-19) began to confront the reality that education funding may be cut far below anyone’s expectations next year. Read More

The CorvidEYE: Where’s Mr. Joe?

by KCAW News | Dec 11, 2018 | The CorvidEYE

Students in Sarah Eddy's first grade class at Baranof Elementary enjoy ice cream and the miniature Lego amusement park in the window of Harry Race Pharmacy and Soda Fountain in downtown Sitka. Of special interest? A tiny rock guitar player modeled after Baranof PE teacher Joe Montagna, or "Mr. Joe." Read More

SFAC kicks off summer season with outdoor music festival, art show

by KCAW News | May 17, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Sitka Fine Arts Camp is beginning the summer in style, with two fundraisers this weekend. All proceeds support scholarships for students at the summer camp. Read More