Peace Pole Placement
"May Peace Prevail on Earth." That is the slogan which is rerpeated in nine languages upon the many faces of EMHS's new peace pole. Peace poles, which were the brain child of Masahisa Goi, have been placed in over 200,000 locations in 180 countries by such figures as former president Jimmy Carter, The Dalai Lama, and Mother Teresa. September 21st is recognized as national Peace Day, and EMHS celebrated right along.
In chapel we had nine EMHS students stand up and recite, in their own language, one of the pole's readings. This included French (freshman Christophe Languet), Spanish (8th grader Kaitlin Torres), Swahili (junior Jenny Leaman) and others. The pole was then carried outside and placed in front of the school. Mr. Hartzler then led us in a song and we were dismissed to our 2nd period classes.
As I entered the building and saw all my classmates laughing and smiling, I was reminded that every day can be Peace Day if that's what you want. All it takes is a Christ-like attitude and an open heart.
- Mikey Cranston (Photo by Helen Furry)
I am glad that our school has put up a symbol like that to welcome people and show where we stand. I still think there is more we can be doing to help the world, though.
PS- Isn't it Dalai Lama?
Posted by: Freeman | September 27, 2007 at 08:38 PM
Yes, yes it is. Consider it fixed. -Master Editor
Posted by: JohnLL | September 27, 2007 at 09:29 PM
Nicely worded mikey! And I really like that picture by Helen. What a great way showcase the peace pole.
Posted by: Rose Jantzi | September 27, 2007 at 11:37 PM
That's a good lesson Mikey. Many people, especially in public schools, forget what it means to have a day of peace. I think my favorite line was, "All it takes is a Christ-like attitude and an open heart." That really speaks out to me. =] Good job.
Posted by: Charlotte | October 05, 2007 at 07:10 AM