1. Anna Cervantes Evelyn Trujillo Rita Figueroa Derek Perez

2. PROPOSAL

3. ISSUES ADDRESSED  Property Damage: whether public or private, property is being damaged by graffiti artists  Positive Creative Outlet: students lack a creative way to express their ideas and feelings  School Image: School’s image is filthy, gives a negative feeling  Fear: community is in fear of those who vandalizes  School Pride: students have said school pride has decreased

4. Methods for Improvement  Members of the Mural Club will be expected to help clean up graffiti around the school  School will provide designated area for students to create artwork on  Students will educate others about the roots of Graffiti i.e. Graffiti history and differentiating tagging from graffiti  Students’ artwork will be displayed, beautifying the school

5. Possible Additions West High School is working together with Denver Parks and Recreation Centers, we could too Get financial funding from companies around the neighborhood DPS can provide mural boards to draw on and be put into schools (interior) Murals may be themed to represent certain aspects of the community

6. Second Step… After studying the outcome of the Mural Club, we would like to establish a Graffiti Art Class to guarantee students are learning. The class would offer Five Point credit, and would count towards art credit.

7. Our group is looking for students to help push the Mural Club. If you are interested, contact any member for more information. =)