Leaving a Legacy of Art

Visitors at Saratoga Middle High School are now greeted by a mural in the hallway before entering the school thanks to Noel Shepard’s art class from last year.

It is the seniors’ gift to the school. Last year, Shepard had one student who helped her with the mural, Emily Gonzales.

The mural is a brightly colored painting of evergreen trees with everything Wyoming and Saratoga - including Panther Paws. Study it long enough and the state bird, the Meadowlark, can be found. The bright yellow background with bright red Indian Paintbrush greets visitors and reads Welcome to SMHS.

This year, Shepard...