·live·ly

adjective /’līvlē/

Definition of lively: full of life and energy; active and outgoing

lanc·er

noun| \ ˈlan(t)-sər \

Definition of lancer 1a: one who carries a lance b: a member of a military unit formerly composed of light cavalry armed with lances 2lancers plural in form but singular in construction a: a set of five quadrilles each in a different meter b: the music for such dances

This is how Merriam-Webster defines a lancer, but in the heart of Tucson, Arizona it means something special. The lancer is the mascot of Salpointe Catholic High School. It’s a fierce mascot, but the Lancer community represents so much more. Faith, family, service, education, determination, diversity, teamwork, creativity, friendship, kindness, a sense of belonging. And that list is just the short list. The teens attending Salpointe celebrate unique interests. Typical for high school, there are scientists and mathematicians, writers and humanitarians, artists and athletes, student councils and thespians, dancers and cheerleaders, musicians and cowboys, introverts and extroverts, hunters and video gamers. I am pretty sure that most of them eat pizza.

I created this colorful mixed media piece to celebrate Lancer life, charging across the saguaro speckled desert with mountains and an Arizona State Flag in the background. If you look closely, you will find many Lancer interests hidden in this piece of work…cameras and keyboards, guitars and basketballs, music and constellations, cowboy boots and flip flops. Spiderman graces the Lancer’s shield, while a flowing cape states the Lord’s Prayer. The American flag decorates the uniform of this Lancer. The horse charges bearing crosses, and a map of the world resides on its armor, as Salpointe prepares and sends our Lancers bravely into today’s world. It’s a fun depiction of Lancer Life. Of course, you will find pizza. But other surprises I will leave for you to zoom in and find for yourselves. 

I am donating this Lancer to the 33rd Annual Salpointe Gala whose proceeds benefit the Aspire: Arts, Academics and Athletics capital campaign. I do so happily to support a community in which my Lancers, Tony and Olivia, are absolutely thriving.

Lancer Fight Song

We’re going to tell you something tonight, About the team that you’re going to fight, We’re the Lancers, Salpointe High, If we don’t win, we’re willing to try! Out on the field we’re ready to fight, (FIGHT!) We’re going to fight with full force and might, (MIGHT!) Win or lose we’ll stick together, Onward to victory! Lancers, Lancers, Let’s take State!