In 2009, Newton High School graduate Jackie Schon decided she wanted to paint a large mural on one of Kwala Secondary School’s walls. Encouraging a collaborative effort between herself and students from the school, Jackie created a competition between students to determine the design of the mural. Upon arriving in Tanzania, Jackie sorted through entries from the students and combined many of them for the mural design. She worked with students to complete the mural in just five days.

Thanks to Jackie Schon for her dedication to making Kwala Secondary School a better place and giving students an opportunity to showcase their talents that they otherwise would not be given.