Venice HIgh School Alumni Association

The original statue "Inspiration" was unveiled on this site in 1922 where it became the symbol of Venice High School and the Venice community.

Sculptor Harry Weinbrenner, Art Department Chairman, used a shy young student, Myrna Williams, as his model. With the start of her motion picture career, this shy student later became known as Myrna Loy.

The statue was repaired by William Van Orden twice during the 1980's and has been exhibited in this location until its deterioration required removal in 2000.

The re-creation was completed through the generosity and hard work of Peter Schwab '61, Laura Ferre '76 , and the Venice High Alumni Association, countless VHS Alumni and the Venice community.

This beautiful re-creation has been sculpted by Ernest Shelton.

Dedicated and Celebrated April 10, 2010

HELP CARE FOR MYRNA BY DESIGNING YOUR OWN PAVER

DONATE BY CHECK: print this form and mail it along with your check (payable to "VHSAA Myrna Loy") to:

Venice High School - Myrna Loy
13000 Venice Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90066

DONATE ONLINE:

Deluxe Brick Paver ($1,000) See example	• Be a part of Venice High history forever, purchase your own Myrna paver. • Your paver will be placed on the path at the base of the statue. • Your paver will include your own personal inscription. • Your message can be up to 5 lines (18 characters/spaces per line).
Standard Brick Paver ($500) See example	• Be a part of Venice High history forever, purchase your own Myrna paver. • Your paver will be placed on the path at the base of the statue. • Your paver will include your own personal inscription. • Your message can be up to 3 lines (18 characters/spaces per line).
Logo Brick Paver ($2,000) See example	• Be a part of Venice High history forever, purchase your own Myrna paver. • Your paver will be placed on the path at the base of the statue. • Your paver will include your own personal inscription. • Your message can include a logo.
Other Amount	• Determine your donation amount

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