It started as a competition but ended up being one of Felix McKenna’s biggest projects at CHS. At the beginning of his junior year, he competed in a contest held for designing the mural that would later be hung up outside of the school. McKenna won the competition, and immediately got to work alongside 10 other students.

“It was quite big, so we were all able to work at the same time,” McKenna said.

The group of students began work on the mural in April and ended in June. Finishing touches were put on the mural this year after McKenna had left for college.

“The mural was a pretty big chunk of the art that I did in high school,” McKenna said.

McKenna was disappointed that the mural wasn’t put up during his time at CHS, but they’re excited to come back and see the mural.

McKenna’s goal for the piece was to illustrate the halls during passing time.

“That’s the time when you talk to all your friends between classes, I feel like that’s very Community,” McKenna said.

The mural is a fun, colorful addition to the exterior of CHS, allowing artists like McKenna to leave a lasting impact on the school.