Most recently, Smith, spearheaded an effort to paint an uplifting mural on a retaining wall in Paw Paw along with the Empower U group in the schools. The town has always given to me,” Smith said from the podium at the school board meeting. She said she started by cleaning up trash and looking for other ways to brighten Paw Paw. “She had to leave the meet to get back to Paw Paw for the parade,” he said. School board president Aaron Close said he would like to start off every board meeting recognizing the positive work of students.