Tolerance wall takes shape at RCS

The beginning of RCS’ Tolerance Wall is taking shape with the placement of the first tiles on the wall near the RCS High School cafeteria.

The tiles, which feature the designs of RCS students, faculty, staff and community members, start off as artwork and then a firm transfers the design to tiles, which students affix to the Tolerance Wall.

The tiles depict the theme of tolerance, diversity and acceptance.

The Tolerance Wall is the idea of students in Rita Owen’s classes.

Everyone is encouraged to submit a tile design that fits the theme.

Everyone in the community is encouraged to submit a design or artwork (no bigger than 11” by 11”) along with a $10 fee in the form of a check made out to RCS High School. Artists may sign or initial their Owens said. Mail the package to Owens at 2025 Rt. 9W in Ravena.

Of the $10 fee collected for each tile, $8 will cover costs and $2 will be used to bring a guest speaker to Foley’s class next fall to talk about tolerance.