Throughout Coronado High School, there are many works of art and architecture that make the school stand out. Walking across campus, students, faculty, and staff can encounter them at almost every turn. From murals, to glass and tile, and mosaic pieces, there is always something different, no matter where you find yourself.
For this painting, students chose to use a two-story high brick wall as their canvas.
Just adjacent to the entrance of the school, this mosaic of a surfer represents the love for the sport that many on campus share.
What seems to symbolize the Coronado Islanders the most is the tiki head and palm tree found in the middle of the schools quad. The story behind the CHS tiki doesn’t goes far beyond the school grounds. “Kon Tiki,” by Thor Heyerdahl, was a popular book among the Coronado High School’s English classes in 1962. The students didn’t have to look far for a symbol to represent their school. The students wanted a mascot that would represent not only the high school but also their community. The students’ final decision was for a 6 foot, 700 pound tiki to be constructed out of imported Hawaiian lava rock.
On the topic of the Coronado Tiki, one of the most popular spots for CHS students is the Tiki Hut. It lies in the middle of the school’s quad, surrounded by lunch tables, palm tree umbrellas and benches.
Another CHS masterpiece is the tile designed archway that leads to the school’s stadium. The phrase, “somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known…” is well known among Coronado students.Â
The painted rock that is commonly known among Coronado alums and students is found near the opposite end of the school. It wears many different coats throughout the year, from promotions for upcoming dances to school spirit. As of this writing, the school’s freshman class had recently decorated the rock.
Walking into the school, there are even more works of art that line the hallways, such as this mural of faces of people that have shaped the world.
