Out of 64 students and staff surveyed, 39 had tattoos. Here's what some of them had to say:
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Dave Cullinar, 21, has seven tattoos, on his arms, chest, back and thighs. The designs are tribal. His reason: "to rebel."
Lisa Larson, 31, has a yellow rose on an ankle. It "represents teen years and friendship."
Mary Koger, 40, has a koala bear on her breast, selected for "poops and giggles."
Amanda Walters, 22, has three, on her left arm, right ankle and chest -- her daughter's name, son's name and "mom." The reason: "So I can carry my children with me always."
An unidentified 60-year-old has a map of a foreign country on his right cheek (not on his face). "If I had to do it over again, I would have a small tattoo on the arm."
Stephanie Shofner, 25, has two on an ankle and back and plans to have more. "I had my daughter and wanted her name on me."
Rachel Chapman, 23, has five, on both shoulders, left ankle and right thigh. "I got tattoos because it is art on your body, and I am an artist and designed two of the tattoos that I have."
Raeleen Bartolt, 43, has one on her arm, a winged heart. The reason: "midlife crisis."
Cory Schultz, 19, has one on his chest, a Chinese Reiki, the symbol for energy. "I am a martial artist and practice Reiki."
Jennifer Stokes, 18, has four, butterflies and words, and plans to have more. "They all have meaning to me."