Student planner showcases cover art by 2022 graduate
Student planner showcases cover art by 2022 graduate
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"I wanted to create a sense of solidarity and healing in our communities which have been so heavily impacted by COVID-19,” said cover artist, 2022 graduate Marcel Tallon. Photo by Advisor.
Posted Sept. 20, 2022
By Reed Mulkey
Opinions Editor
The new student planners were distributed to students on Sept. 9 during 7th period. These planners consist of an eye-catching cover by 2022 graduate Marcel Tallon.
The school planner was published by School Datebook and powered with Sdi Innovations.
Secretary of Deans Davina Weigant encourages students to take a good look at the rules in the planner and know their rights as a student. The rules, for the most part, stayed the same this year as last.
“Take notice on what we consider weapons,” said Weigant.
Students who carry pepper spray, even if it’s for protection, are subject to being expelled. They are encouraged to check their backpacks and purses to make sure they aren't carrying such items on them.
Another prohibited weapon is, of course, guns. This includes gun look-alikes such as Nerf guns or other fake plastic guns. Bringing these items could also result in being expelled or alternatively placed in another school such as Fir Ridge.
Students should also pay attention to the absent policy and the pre-arranged absence policy. A student who goes to the Student Health Center during school hours without a pass will be considered skipping, as the center is considered off campus.
“It means a lot to be exclusive and make everyone feel welcome,” said Weigant.
"I wanted to create a sense of solidarity and healing in our communities which have been so heavily impacted by COVID-19. The two hands joined together with a plant sprouting in the middle are meant to represent growth and understanding, and overcoming adversity. In the end, our connections with other people are the most important things we have. It’s our job as a society to look after eachother and human connection is what keeps us alive.”
"I wanted to create a sense of solidarity and healing in our communities which have been so heavily impacted by COVID-19. The two hands joined together with a plant sprouting in the middle are meant to represent growth and understanding, and overcoming adversity. In the end, our connections with other people are the most important things we have. It’s our job as a society to look after eachother and human connection is what keeps us alive.”
-Marcel Tallon
-Marcel Tallon
In April of 2022, Weigant sent out an email to teachers and staff about a cover contest. Some teachers or advisories may have given the assignment out at extra credit. The prompt for this year's planner was “Tell us what David Douglas means to you.” Principal Greg Carradine and the assistant principals chose what that looked like for the school from what students submitted via email.
“With the school planner cover, I wanted to create a sense of solidarity and healing in our communities which have been so heavily impacted by COVID-19,” said Tallon. “The two hands joined together with a plant sprouting in the middle are meant to represent growth and understanding, and overcoming adversity. In the end, our connections with other people are the most important things we have. It’s our job as a society to look after eachother and human connection is what keeps us alive.”
Tallon has been doing art for as long as he can remember. The cover art took him four class periods. The art was made on a computer using Adobe Illustrator. After high school Tallon moved on to Pacific Northwest College of Art. Tallon’s major is undecided but is likely to be Illustration or Animated Arts. Originally the cover had a different background but administration asked Tallon if they could change the background to make it pop more.
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