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Graffiti prank tweaks huge rivalry, may get felony charges
By Cameron Smith
High school vandalism happens every day. Students carve names into plastic chairs, write graffiti on school walls, and most are eventually punished.



No matter what the perpetrators of those relatively petty crimes are forced to do as penance, it's likely that it won't be as severe as whatever penalty is eventually handed down to the unknown students -- presumed to attend nearby rival Bishop Gorman (Nev.) High -- who defamed a Las Vegas (Nev.) Palo Verde High courtyard and statue over Memorial Day weekend.

According to Las Vegas-based 8NewsNow.com, and seen in the photo above, the entire Palo Verde courtyard was the subject of pro-Bishop Gorman graffiti. More strikingly, the school's Panther mascot was covered in blue and orange paint, the colors of Gorman's famed football team, which is perennially in the running for the RivalsHigh national title and other honors.

Perhaps most notably, Clark County police have said that they intend to prosecute whoever is responsible for the "prank" with felony charges, which would likely include suspension and expulsion but could also stretch to possible jail time.

"We are expending the resources to make sure that the person or persons are brought to justice so we want to send a message out that this is not acceptable," said Lt. Ken Young of the Clark County School District Police told 8NewsNow.com. "We are looking at it from the criminal side and that it is destruction of school property so now we are looking at man hours that are used to get the school back to restore it back to its natural state."


While the graffiti perpetrators may not have been Bishop Gorman students -- the private school has since released a statement saying that none of its students were involved -- it seems likely that they were students of some sort, if only because of their overwhelming naiveté. On Tuesday, the courtyard painters posted a video -- first discovered by 8NewsNow.com -- of their exploit entitled "Bishop Gorman Senior Prank on Palo" on YouTube, which shows them painting up the school courtyard. The clip was first discovered and reported by 8NewsNow.com, but is still readily available to be viewed online, which you can also do directly above.

Regardless of who is responsible, the prank has added bad blood to a fierce Nevada rivalry, entering the summer before the 2011 football season. The question now is whether it will add jail time to some young, unknown graffti artist's life.

Clearly, Palo Verde students won't feel sorry for whoever is eventually charged.

"We're probably going to have to pay to get that off and we're already in a tight spot when it comes the budget," said student Kate Brady.

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That looks like about $1000-1200 job right there. Kinda sucks that kids dont use thier tallent someware else. Ive seen some really, really good artwork why not use it to make a living.
 
Graffiti is not a good revenue stream or consistent work but it is good to be the one they call when needed. I've been doing it for years for many school districts and average 3k to 5k a year and sometimes lower and some years higher. Most jobs are 300 to 500 and then you get the 2k jobs once in awhile.

Very important to no your stuff and to be successful. School district Facility Managers talk to each other and move from job to job within a state. Just picked up another one yesterday. City and parks work blows and they have no money. I quoted thousands of dollars worth of removal for a Grant that never came through for a city park system. I like School system work for extra change each and every year.
 
Graffiti is not a good revenue stream is really a stretch and I can easily prove that wrong.

I subcontract a bunch of Pressure washing from a guy who does most if not close to all the work for the city. They found it cheaper and got better results to pay him then to do it in house. The contract is for a set amount of hours per week per guy, guaranteed work rain, shine, snow, or what ever. I would post more details, but the contract is not mine and don't want to hurt his chances at contract renewal.

The work is typically easier and more laid back then pressure washing, pays the same and weather does not determine if he gets paid at the end of the week. Its also has some flexibility where he can do some small pressure washing jobs in between if needed as long as the city gets there set time per guy for the week.

The one thing I will say about his contract is that he bills over $500,000 a year and knowing what his overhead is he comes out well ahead.

What you have to do with graffiti is show the city that the money they spend on everything from equipment, vehicles, salaries, benefits, material, maintenance, is far greater then what you can provide. Also go in with the attitude that removing graffiti quickly from private/public places not only is beneficial to the city, but those living in it. You might not walk out with a million dollar contract, but at least you have made them aware of something they never thought about.
 
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