The Cyclone, (sculpture).

The Cyclone, (sculpture).

Massey, Bryan, Sr., 1960- , sculptor.

The Cyclone, (sculpture).

Modeled 2012. Commissioned Jan. 2013. Fabricated 2014-2015. Installed Aug. 5, 2015. Dedicated Sept. 25, 2015.

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Carbon steel, painted red.

Sculpture: approx. 15 x 4 x 4 ft. (2,500 lbs.).

A series of conical steel bands that combine to give the appearance of a tornado. The 18 steel bands range from 18 inches to 10 feet in diameter. The sculpture is installed inside a round planter in front of The Center for the Arts at the Russellville High School.

Disaster -- Storm

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arkansas -- Russellville

Administered by Russellville School District, 220 West 10th Street, Russellville, Arkansas 72801

Located Russellville High School, 2209 South Knoxville Street, The Center for the Arts, Russellville, Arkansas 72801

The inscription on a bronze plaque installed inside the round planter at the base of the sculpture reads) THE CYCLONE / In 1924 the Russellville School district adopted the Cyclone as the enduring symbol of / strength and school spirit. On September 25, 2015, this sculpture of the school mascot was / dedicated to Wesley White ...a longtime administrator, School Board Member, supporter and / patron of the Russellville School District. Mr. White served as High School Principal from 1990 / - 2012. He was elected to the Russellville School Board of Education in 2012. He earned many / awards and honors during his time here and held office in several State and National Organizations. Wesley White truly epitomizes what it means to be a "Russellville Cyclone." / Awards & Honors in Administration / (list) / Professional Organizations / Offices (list) / (relief portrait bust) / WESLEY WHITE.

State of Arkansas, Department of Arkansas Heritage, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, 2017.

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