For the first time at MCHS, senior students are decorating their parking spots.
“This is, like, super cool,” said Kathya Hernandez-Santamaria, “I never thought our school would do it.”
Painting parking spots has been a surfacing trend on social media for several years, and MCHS seniors finally get to take part. Now, instead of seeing rocky asphalt as they park their cars each morning, seniors roll into bright red and yellow sunrises and nostalgic messages from SpongeBob Squarepants with painted phrases reminding them it’s ‘Four years later…’
A Family Affair
Not only did this event get seniors excited for painting, but it also provided family bonding time. Leni Angell brought her cousin, who graduated in 2016.
“It’s a lot of work,” said Angell, “But I feel like it’s gonna be so worth it.”
“I would have loved it if we did something like this,” said Mia Francis, Angell’s cousin. “I took a bunch of art classes. So when my cousin told me she was doing this, I was super excited to get to come out and help. I think it’s super awesome.”
Their grandmother, who helped with measurements, agreed.
“It’s fabulous!” says Debbi Lesser, “I have heard many parents say they are excited that they get to spend time with their seniors doing this, because they are always so busy.”
Angell’s family was excited to participate in school spirit, and they hope the tradition doesn’t die.
“I definitely am going to help my younger sister when she is a senior,” said Angell.
Proceeds to Fund Art Program
This long-desired opportunity was pioneered by art teacher, Mrs. Dannen.
“I think the parking lot looks amazing!” said Dannen, “It’s been great seeing so many students and family members working together to paint the spots. There have even been grandparents, aunts, and uncles out there assisting our seniors measure, sketch out, and paint the spots.
Students purchased the slots for $30 and were responsible for providing their own materials and labor. All designs had to be approved ahead of time. All proceeds will help support the costs of the art classes at MCHS.
“Costs of art materials have greatly increased,” said Dannen.
So far, 32 seniors and three teachers purchased spots to put their artistic skills to the test, and by the looks of the parking lot, they all passed!
