E Pluribus Unum

The individual tiles were cut by/or represent the following:

 

Principal:                       Dr. Kildow             The Sun

Art teacher:                   Mrs. Levenstein       Seahorse

Artist-in-residence:          Mr. Hoffman          Flamingo

Faculty and Staff:                                   Oak Leaves

Kindergarten:                  Mrs. Boylan           Hearts

                                 Mrs. Weiss           Ice cream cones

1st Grade:                     Miss Mackintosh      Hippos

                                 Mrs. Ritz              Teapots

2nd Grade:                    Miss Pennella           Mushrooms

                                 Miss Reichard         Strawberries

3rd Grade:                     Mrs. Frinzi            Chili peppers

                                 Mrs. Semanick         Brontosauruses

4th Grade:                     Ms. Caroprese        Hands

                                 Miss Pierzga           Geese

5th Grade:                     Miss Harms            Houses

                                 Mr. Kutzman          Shooting stars

6th Grade:                    Mrs. Walker           Dachshunds

7th Grade:                    Mr. Davis              Palm tress

                                 Mrs. Flynn             Moose

8th Grade:                    Mr. Kaminski           Guitars

                                 Mrs. Laustsen         Bats

Alpha Public School  — Residency sponsored by the Alpha Public School Cultural Enrichment Program

Finished mosaic:  2 feet by 4 feet

Student body: 280

Approximate number of tiles:  600

14 hours of class time

40-45 hours of studio time

2 1/2 days in school