School Chaplain Mother Kristin spent years searching for a meaningful, student-friendly image of St. Michael to use in prayers and handouts. Most online searches return only traditional depictions—statues, paintings, and icons that typically portray the warrior Michael defeating the dragon. While striking, these images don’t always reflect the tone or symbolism we hope to convey, particularly the motif of the weighted scales featured in our church and school logos.

With the support of Upper School art teacher Jenny Knappenberger, a new project took shape around Michaelmas. Mother Kristin visited the 7th-grade art class to share the story of St. Michael from the Book of Revelation. Together, they examined traditional iconography, including imagery found throughout our own church.

From there, Mrs. Knappenberger guided students through the creative process—offering structure and inspiration while encouraging their individuality. Over several weeks, students sketched, refined, and developed their own interpretations of St. Michael. Their work culminated in a display at Art Expo, where the final pieces were proudly showcased.

Seventh grader Louisa Kreag was selected for the “winning” design. Mrs. Knappenberger then used her professional artistic expertise to translate Louisa’s concept into a polished digital image. The final artwork now serves as a warm, child-friendly symbol of St. Michael used throughout the school.