Have you ever noticed the mural behind the football field, on the wall by the bleachers at the back of Ukiah High’s campus?
This mural stands out on campus. There are no others like it, the vintage, layered stencil design, featuring our school mascot, Willy the Wildcat, along with the phrase ‘Home of the Wildcats’ in bold purple and gold. Though the paint has faded over time, the colors remain vibrant against the white backdrop of the football stands, evoking an old-school vibe that highlights the Wildcat spirit.
UHS News is curious to uncover the age and background of this mural. As a newsroom, we believe that preserving knowing our past is essential for our future. We’re calling on students, staff, alumni, and residents of Ukiah and Mendocino County to come together to help uncover the story behind this piece of art.
If you have any information about the mural’s origins or the artist behind it, please reach out to Ukiah High News student journalist Savannah Kram at savannah_kram27@uusd.net. Your input will be greatly appreciated as we work together to uncover and preserve this piece of our school’s history for future generations.
Savannah Kram
Savannah Kram is a junior at Ukiah High School and in her second year of Journalism. She is involved in the Drama department, in her third year. She is a pretty involved student, now taking on Speech and Debate this school year. She joined the journalism class for new experiences, to write about local and current events, and to bring awareness to subjects that have yet to be shown under the spotlight. She was born in Ukiah, California raised in a different state, being back here made her more inspired to become more involved within the Ukiah community. She is ecstatic to continue her journey at Ukiah High News this school year and hopefully continue in journalism in the future.