New Sheep Unveiled at Santa Rita Elementary

SAN ANGELO, TX — San Angelo’s newest fiberglass sheep was revealed to the public Tuesday evening at Santa Rita Elementary School.

The sheep, named Viola, was painted by Ashley Perales, who is an alumnus of Santa Rita.

A ceremony was held for the unveiling with about 100 people in attendance, including numerous Santa Rita students, some of whom helped with the project.

After students and teachers spoke about the inspiration for the sheep, the cover was removed from the sheep to applause as people crowded around and began taking pictures.

The sheep is part of Downtown San Angelo Inc.’s Sheeptacular fundraising art project, which now includes about 150 sheep around the city.

According to a release from San Angelo ISD, the Santa Rita sheep was made possible by Santa Rita Elementary students, Santa Rita’s Journalism Club, Maddie Deremo’s decorating contest and fundraising, and Larry Blasingame with Concho Valley Brick and Stone for donating the rock base.