by Jaime Shafer -- In the fall of 2018, art teacher Jaime Shafer, approached freshmen students Kaitlin Castañeda and Savanna Regli about the possibility of creating a mural outside of the art room in the Vocational Building. Kaitlin and Savanna were excited about the possibility and spent some time over the winter break creating sketches. They returned to school with a few different ideas and worked to refine them and create a sketch that could be shared with the administration. The students decided they wanted an interactive image so that students could photograph themselves and share it via social media. They were inspired by Kelsey Montague, who creates interactive murals with the hashtag #whatliftsyou. What Lifts You is meant to engage people in a positive way. Kaitlin and Savanna decided they wanted to represent our school community and all that is offered through our classes. They painted images that showcase sports, languages, art, music, HOSA, and the myriad of other opportunities our students find in our school community. These young ladies exceeded Ms. Shafer’s expectations in all ways. Taking on a task such as this involves a huge time commitment and determination. The students conceptualized, designed, and painted the entire mural independently.Ms. Shafer notes, “As a teacher, I was most impressed with their dedication and maturity. They worked through their design and problems independently, seeking out help only after they had tried their best to solve the problem on their own. I think this type of problem solving is what most teachers hope to see in their students.”The mural can be seen in the Vocational Building outside of room 6.Support local, independent news – contribute to The Fallon Post, your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon. Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page.
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