THE STORY OF OUR 200s HALL MURAL

From the Archives

The creation of the 9’ x 42’ mural in the 200s hallway began on March 17, 1980 and was completed on June 10 of that year, taking approximately 800 hours over ten weeks. Fifteen talented, dedicated students worked during art class, study hall, and after school to bring this vision to life.

The theme of the mural was conceived, designed, and painted by the following students:

Maureen Connaughton Apap ’82

Kathryn Bannasch ’81

Jeanne Rabaut Burns ’81

Cathy Colosimo Connors ’82

Mary A. Hogan Johnson ’82

Marianne Carniak Key ’82

Stephanie Larkin ’81

Susan Slavsky McHugh ’81

Sandra Ureel Peterson ’81

Beth Carson Reynolds ’80

Carol Stivender Rice ’81

Pat Klucka-Schafer ’81

Margaret Arndorfer Stapleton ’81

Colleen Kelly Sygar ’82

Under the guidance of their art teacher, Lynette Timlin.

The mural comes to life starting with a squeezed tube of paint, forming a rainbow that extends throughout the mural, symbolizing a new beginning.

Stacked books represent knowledge, and the lantern of wisdom drips onto a student reading atop the willow tree that grew between Marian and Brother Rice.

The mural pays homage to the longstanding relationship with Brother Rice.

Mountains, water, sun, birds, flowers, and sky depict the connection with all living things, with Marian’s logo emblazoned on the sun. Three students peer through the school’s

Marian values the development of both the mind and the body, depicted through sports teams and performances in the mural.

The culmination of a student’s four years is marked by a diploma, departing Marian’s halls with memories, friendships, and God’s blessings.

The mural ends as the rainbow flows from a paintbrush, signaling that the story begins anew.