‘Game Time’ Mural Approved at Douglass School

BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

The Town Council on Tuesday gave its unanimous approval to Leesburg’s next public arts mural—a tribute to the athletes who played at Loudoun’s segregated Black high school from 1941 until the end of segregation in 1968.

The mural will be among the final touches on a years-long renovation of the Douglass High School campus on East Market Street and will be an important element in the effort to spotlight the historic significance of the school.

The project is led by the 17-member Douglass High School Commemorative Committee, which issued a call for artists proposals last year. From among seven submissions, the design of Florida-based muralist Jason Tetlak was selected.

The “Game Time” mural, to be painted across the side of the school bordering a new basketball court area, depicts the sports that students played at the school over the years—from basketball to golf.

Donna Torraca, a planning coordinator for Loudoun County Public Schools and a longtime leader of Leesburg’s Commission on Public Arts, said Tetlak’s design was selected for its creative style and use of color.

“The mural recognizes and celebrates the Douglas High School heritage and pride,” she said.

The mural is expected to take four or five days to complete.

Vice Mayor Neil Steinberg hailed the