Figure 13. Design concepts for Tarboro High School Courtyard. Tarboro was originally the territory of the Tuscarora indigenous tribe, and the town’s identity is strongly linked to the Tar River, originally pronounced “Taw,” meaning “river of health.” Hugging the north side of the river, Tarboro has played a critical role in hurricane recovery efforts for their neighboring Town of Princeville. During the pandemic, virtual meetings were conducted over Zoom with teachers and staff who provided feedback on the design.
An infographic entitled “Building Blocks of Design + Build.” Under the heading “Design Concepts,” a map of the Tar River is overlaid with a gold-colored braided pattern labeled “Layers of Connection” and a purple braided pattern labeled “The Labyrinth.” The resulting tripartite design is labeled “Strength Through Change.” A photo of the Tar River and one of Tarboro High School are to the right of the infographic, as is the “Mission of Tarboro High School: Working together to build positive relationships, and preparing students to achieve personal success in an ever-changing society.”
Julia Needham, Luma Kennedy, and Gretchen Caverly

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