"The map had originally been painted about ten years ago by a telephone company and over the years the map had faded and in most places had completely disappeared," Niki Alderson, TEEN advisor, said.
Many of the TEEN Coalition members remembered having played on the map as elementary children and wanted the children at the elementary now to have the same memories, Alderson said.
"I remember racing to the map to have lunch with my best friends, Jordan Ryan, Heather Merrill and Trey Mabray. We use to spend recess playing games on the map as well," Sarah Webb, TEEN member, said.
Members meticulously outlined the map, redrew over half the states and painted the states in bright primary colors outlined in black, Alderson said.
"We really appreciate Sallisaw Lumber Company assisting us with this project by donating the paint," Christopher Larcade, TEEN Coalition president, said.
Members participating were Sarah Webb, Crystal Chambers, Christopher Larcade, Heather Clayton, Ashley McCleod, Monika Fischer, Heather Merrill, Marijke Fischer, Erin Martin, Tara McCleod, and Kyle Alderson.
Coalition members are getting ready for their annual toy drive and working in the Make A Wish Foundation's Gift Wrap Store, Alderson said.
For more information on the TEEN Coalition call Alderson at (918) 427-7227 or (918) 427-4031.
