What was once a bleak, gray cinder block wall is now transformed into a brilliant pop of color near downtown Fort Dodge. For the last several weeks, about
-Messenger photo by Chad Thompson
Fort Dodge Senior High students in Deidra Miller-Clay’s art appreciation class pose next to the newest work of art on display at the high school. Her students created the piece called “Rising in Unity.” It symolizes equality. The students’ artist statement reads, “It is important to understand that no matter our skin color we are all humans.” Pictured from left to right: Miller-Clay, Julia Sande, 16, a sophomore; Antonio Martinez, 16, a sophomore; Lillian Kolacia, 17, a junior from St. Edmond Catholic School; Shaylee LaFleur, 17, a junior; Dalton and Draven McCuddin, twin brothers who are 17 and juniors; and Niya Davis, 18, a senior.