Introducing
(drum roll please) the finalized artwork for the third Neighborhood Treasure!
The
Neighborhood what???
Please
allow us to remind you…
Neighborhood
Treasures is a program that celebrates Monrovia’s
(often unsung) heroes for their contributions to the community through public
art. These art pieces are unique to the specific person being honored and will
enrich the lives of those who view it and improve neighborhoods just by its
presence.
Is this a great program,
or what???
We know you
must be asking yourself a myriad of questions:
“Are there only three Neighborhood
Treasures?”
“How do I find out about all the
Treasures?”
“Who is this mysterious third Treasure?”
All good
questions and we can’t wait to answer each and everyone…
First, there
are four Neighborhood Treasures celebrated to date – click here to learn about the first, second and fourth
Treasures (and see their amazing artwork.) Though this is the third Treasure, it
is the fourth art unveiled. And lastly, the third Treasure is Bettie Mae Scott,
not to be confused with Bettie Mae Page!
Sounds like are
talking in circles, but here’s the whole point of this post…
Bettie
Mae Scott was a World War II WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots)
who died while serving her country. In October 1943, she entered the Army
Airforce Training at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. Bettie Mae was killed
while flight testing a BT-13 Valiant aircraft. She was one of only thirty-eight
WWII WASPs killed while in the
service of their country.
Stay
tuned for information on the fourth and fifth Treasures coming soon! How soon
you ask??? Real soon.
