Tharptown Jr. High School

There is something special about drawing the schools that once stood at the center of our small communities. They were more than classrooms and hallways. They were places where friendships began, teachers left lasting impressions, ballgames were played, and generations of families grew up.

For so many people in Tharptown, these doors were once part of everyday life. Today, they are part of a much bigger story.

That is one of the reasons I started Magnolia and Stone. Buildings change. Schools are replaced. Towns grow. But the memories connected to these places deserve to remain.

I hope this drawing brings back a memory for someone who once walked through these doors. And if it does, I hope you’ll share that memory with us.