Upperclassmen Continue to Bring Color to the Parking Lot Painting Tradition
Upperclassmen Continue to Bring Color to the Parking Lot Painting Tradition
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By Nora Marsh
Pen Argyl Area High School held their parking lot painting on September 14, a special day that allows students with parking spots to paint them with personalized and unique designs. Each spot tells a story, showcasing the students’ personalities and passions.
Krista Campbell, Knights Order advisor, organizes the event alongside the senior class officers. She has been doing this since the 2021-2022 school year.
Photo Courtesy of Krista Campbell
Megan MacLeod, and her parents, Lynn and Jason MacLeod, work on her glow-in-the-dark painting while other students work on their designs
Students just needed to have a parking spot to participate. This year, painting was free, but if a student went over the size requirement, it costed $15. Those funds went to the senior class to help pay for repainting the spots at the end of the year.
Gracie Smith, senior, wanted her design to be sentimental. She wanted something that represented her growth throughout her years in the Pen Argyl School District. She decided on Pete the Cat wearing a graduation cap and added the phrase “Pete the Grad” at the bottom. It was a full-circle moment for her, from kindergarten, when she loved Pete the Cat, to senior year.
Ashlyn Oessenick, senior, turned her favorite childhood video game into a farewell message. She had played Five Nights at Freddy’s since she was little. Her spot, featuring the game’s ending screen and the phrase “4 Years @ PAHS,” symbolized her journey and the closing of one chapter. She proudly shared that she spent about three hours on her design, making sure every detail matched what she envisioned.
Ella Davis, senior, had inspiration strike after some serious Pinterest scrolling. She wanted something she would be proud to see every day. After browsing through countless designs, she landed on a collection of soft, colorful flowers that matched her personality perfectly. It represented her creativity and her love of flowers. Ella finished her piece in about two hours, but the result was something she’ll remember long after graduation.
According to Campbell, no two designs are ever the same. She’s seen some recurring themes, like SpongeBob or Jeep ducks, but never exactly the same design. That’s what makes the day so special, every student brings something unique to the lot, creating a patchwork of personalities that reflect the senior class.
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