Lower Moreland High School Officially Opens Memorial Garden

The following is from Christine Trioli, Lower Moreland director of Human Resources and Public Relations:

Today was the culmination of a two year long project at to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States. Two years ago, in conjunction with the Art Club,  our student council began the creation of a 10 year memorial unique to . The students, with the guidance of teachers Mr. Greg Pezza and Ms. Tracy Dean, decided to take an underused courtyard and convert into a memorial.

Last year, students created close to 3000 medallions to honor the people who lost their lives on 9/11 in the colors of red, white, and blue. The white medallions represent those that perished in NY, the blue, Washington D.C., the red, PA. and one white dove representative of peace.  A fountain was created as well in the courtyard. Today, with all of the medallions hanging in the courtyard, high school students came together during their social studies class for a memorial service and a silent walk through the memorial. 

The service focused upon the impact of the 9/11 attacks on the millennial generation and also spoke to the spark of hope that has been ignited in them to create a better world for future generations.