ARTISTS: Jessica Keith, 9th Grader and
Ben Urban, 12th Grader
East Valley High School, Spokane, WA
Entitled: "Peace"

ABOUT THE COVER ART :
This issue's cover art was a creative joint effort by two talented young individuals. Based on an idea of mine and a few samples to follow, Jessica was able to construct a wonderfully balanced layout. Ben provided the finishing touches of color and texture that brought out the lightness and vibrant energy I was looking for. My sincere appreciation goes to Jessica and Ben for their imaginative and unlimited expression of talent and spirit.

The words on the scroll are as follows:
 
 

We join with the earth and with each other.
To bring new life to the land
To restore the waters
To refresh the air.

We join with the earth and with each other.
To renew the forests
To care for the plants
To protect the creatures.

We join with the earth and with each other.
To celebrate the seas
To rejoice in the sunlight
To sing the song of the stars.

We join with the earth and with each other.
To recreate the human community
To promote justice and peace
To remember our children.

We join with the earth and with each other.
We join together as many and diverse expressions
of one loving mystery: for the healing of the earth and
the renewal of all life.

(U.N. Environmental Sabbath Program)