Pasadena Makes a Promise for Peace

PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK — Students at Pasadena Elementary School in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District recently unveiled a Peace Pole in honor of World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day is to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together.

This year, Pasadena wanted to do something extra special for their school and community to remember how they come together to celebrate one another. The school held a brief outdoor ceremony unveiling the new Peace Pole that is planted in front of the building. Jodi Marchese, assistant principal at Pasadena, unveiled the pole after Superintendent Dr. Mary O’Meara said a few words to the students. The 4th grade chorus sang Peace Round arranged by Jean Ritchie for their fellow students and teachers.

Stephanie Zeidner, guidance counselor at Pasadena, went on to explain the meaning of the pole, and how it is an internationally-recognized symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family. It is utilized for standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth. Each Peace Pole bears the message May Peace Prevail on Earth in different languages on each of its four sides. It is estimated that there are over 250,000 Peace Poles worldwide dedicated as monuments to peace.

Planting a Peace Pole is a way of bringing people together to inspire, awaken and uplift the human consciousness the world over. Peace Poles are now recognized as the most prominent international symbol and monument to peace. The Pasadena Peace Pole is registered on the global site found here: http://www.peacepoleproject.org/plantpeacepolemap. The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District continues to promote the importance of acceptance and kindness among students and staff.

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.