Students reveal meaning behind tatoos
Casey Mikell – Visual Section Editor
Tattoos are a controversial topic among the Christian community, but most people do not get a tattoo without having a meaning behind it. Here are some North Greenville students’ tattoos and the meanings behind them.
This is senior Ethan Clark. Clark’s tattoo is an indian headdress with lyrics that read, “You built your father’s tomb on my mother’s grave.” Clark got this tattoo as a reminder for Clark since he is in the army and is a reference to Manifest Destiny from America’s westward expansion. It is to remind Clark that when he goes to a foreign place, to step back and think before he acts because that place is not his home.
This is senior Jon Kesey. Kesey got this tattoo after his father passed away from brain cancer. When his dad was going through treatments, he would tell Jon no matter what happened, everything would be fine because we have been given the Holy Spirit to guide us. The dove represents the Holy Spirit and the straight line represents calm waters because wherever the Holy Spirit is, there is peace.
This is Jacob Holcombe. Holcombe got this tattoo before he moved to North Greenville to symbolize his faith, but to not show it off. Holcombe wants people to know that he is a Christian and he is someone to talk to about Christianity.
This is junior Ian Bailey. Ian got this tattoo to represent his character. The eagle symbolizes Ian’s personality that enjoys being alone, but is able to protect those around him. The American flag represents Ian’s citizenship and to represent “God’s country’.”
This is one of Lee Palacios’ tattoos. Palacios got this tattoo on his second mission trip while in Cuba. The top of the compass says “Send Me” to represent the calling he feels God has placed in Palacios’ life.
This is Grayson Davis. Davis got this tattoo as a reminder that God is in control and can stop many bad things from happening. But if not, Davis is reminded to praise God during the hard times.
This is Mykel Perdue. This tattoo is the Arabic symbol for the letter ‘N’. It is to represent the Israelites crucified a Nazarene and Perdue relates to and is a brother of all persecuted Christians around the world.
This is Isaac Langdon. Landon got this tattoo after feeling in bondage in sin that was weighing him down. After a weekend trip with a friend, Landon realized what freedom in pursuit truly meant. When Landon pursued the Father, he was able to find freedom because he was pursuing freedom. Landon was able to also find joy because he was pursuing joy.
