While the Timberwolves fan base proudly advertises to the rest of Johnson County that, “We bleed green,” the school hallways still seem to be lacking color.
“When I go to other Blue Valley schools, the walls are full of color, “ junior Riley Clark said. “That makes the school seem like it has more school spirit while ours is nothing but gray walls and glass.”
Groups of students have organized themselves to give life to the building, from adding plants, framing photos, and even creating a tree-sculpture in the courtyard. However, even with these additions, students still want more.
“ I think in order to give our school more color, we should paint the walls and do things like murals and just let Mrs. Stelter loose on the school,” Clark said.
Rather than sit on the sidelines of a boring school, one group is encouraging students to become a part of a “creative campaign.”
President of National Art Honor Society Matt Forster has started the campaign to bring about awareness of a solution. One that he thinks everyone can be a part of.
“NAHS is trying to give Southwest a personality. We agree with the rest of the student body, that our building is boring. But that’s where it ends for most people,” Forster said. “We want to be the solution and make a change. And more members with that same vision, could make that change possible.”
Sophomore Charlotte Davis is one student who decided to be a part of the change.
“I want to change everyone’s mindset that we are the ‘boring school’ and instead be known for having an aesthetically pleasing school,” sophomore National Art Honors Society member Charlotte Davis said.
The National Art Honors Society wants to begin making offers to teachers as soon as possible. The only thing they are lacking, are ideas.
And members.
National Art Honors Society is accepting new members and new ideas, as they seek to develop the schools’ unique personality.
So if you want to be a part of the solution, then do it. Join the “creative campaign” and be the change you want to see in the hallways.
