Citizen Portal
Sign In

Mayor praises 'Forever a Royal' mural at Kent Meridian High School

City of Kent Mayor's Office · November 29, 2025

Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts

Subscribe
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Mayor Dana Rauch attended a mural unveiling at Kent Meridian High School honoring students and staff who died, calling the mural "Forever a Royal" and saying it had a powerful emotional impact.

Mayor Dana Rauch described attending the unveiling of a mural at Kent Meridian High School titled "Forever a Royal," a student-led project the mayor said had been in development for about a year. She said ASB president Kevin reached out about the project and that the mural honors students and staff who "left us too soon" and made lasting impressions on the school community.

Rauch said she was moved by the artwork, telling listeners, "It took my breath away," and that the mural achieved its intention of honoring alumni and encouraging reflection. She thanked student leaders, the ASB and school principal Radford, along with staff who supported the project.

The mayor framed the unveiling as part of a broader message of gratitude and community support, noting how public art can recognize loss and preserve a legacy for students and residents.