Thursday, October 1, 2026
A plain brick wall outside Seaford High School is now more colorful and more spirited with the addition of a new mural celebrating the 10 traits of the Seaford Scholars Profile. The piece was created by a student art club, the Muralists.
At 12 feet long and 8 feet tall, the mural adorns a wall near the school’s Renaissance entrance, so it is seen by many students and staff as they arrive each day. It was commissioned by the high school’s Seaford Scholars Committee. Students painted the mural in June on three large composite boards and it was hung over the summer.
Artists who worked on the mural included Class of 2026 graduate Autumn Feitzinger, current seniors Ace Gerace, Hayden Lowinger, Gianna Price-Longo and Justine Zheng, and sophomore Matthew Long. It features an image of a ship’s wheel, a lighthouse and five boats on the water that each represent two of the traits. For example, a boat with a smiling dragon head symbolizes “humorous” because of its whimsical design and “resilience” as dragons represent strength.
Justine noted that the symbols and imagery not only connect to the Seaford Scholar traits, but also to Long Island’s geography and climate. The four shades of green for the water, she noted, is an homage to the four seasons.
The mural was primarily designed by Justine with support from Ace. Muralists adviser Melinda McKee then coordinated with Seaford Scholars Committee member Laura Heller, as well as school and district administration, to finalize the plan before students began painting. From conception to finished product, the process took nearly a year.
“To create something that is going to be on view for the entire community is something to really be proud of,” McKee said. “The students showed up and they made it happen.”
Hayden said that the design of the mural and its placement near the main entrance tells students they are about the enter a beautiful place, where they can learn, create and leave their mark on the school.
“It’s amazing,” added Ace, who said it is very uplifting to walk into school each day and see the mural. “I’m very proud of it. It came together really well and I think it’s an accurate portrayal of the message we want to convey.”
