The Pickens High School National Art Society has worked since November to paint a mural at the Pickens Fire Department. Under the leadership of Dr. Ginger Hicks, 10 students rendered a 1987 Pierce Dash pumper owned by the Pickens Fire Department and an antique Seagrave pumper in the mural. The theme was transitioning from old to new and includes

Student Art

former and current fire department patches. Also included is a tribute to the fallen Twin Towers and the memory of September 11, 2001. Pictured with Pickens mayor David Owens and fire chief Chris Elrod are Hicks and students Breanna Miles, Kyle McManis, Alexis Day, Ally Gardner, Darra Long, Dakota Malsch and Sarah Forest. Students not pictured who contributed are Kristian Blackwood, Allison Rogers and Anne Mason.