From the Office of Kent Mayor Dana Ralph

KM Student Art Installation

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I wanted to share a story that really represents what #WeAreKent is all about!

After vandals broke the windows of the First Church of Christ, Scientist on E. Meeker and N. State streets, church staff wanted to take the opportunity to turn a bad situation into something positive.

The congregation wanted to see if any students at Kent-Meridian would want to create some art to cover the plywood sheets while they waited for materials to make repairs.

So they approached the art teacher at KM, who talked to their art students, and the students got to work right away and made some really cool pieces!

I had a chance to meet the students and check out the artwork this week and it really made a difference for the church. I wanted to recognize and commend these students for making a positive impact and demonstrating what community looks like.

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