One More Peace Pole planted – Staples High School, Westport, Connecticut – USA

By May Peace Prevail On Earth | June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

This project was a collaborative effort.

Funds from four generous sources (three Rotary clubs and UNA-USA), the Peace Pole from www.worldpeace.org  (Ann Marie) and the site at Staples High School (Principal Stafford Thomas and student Michael Pontoriero).

One view of the Staples High School Peace Pole …

Michael remembered seeing “Peace Poles” at Town Hall, and on college tours.  They say “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” in a variety of languages. The first was in Japan, in 1955.

He did some research, and learned there are more than 200,000 around the world — including Hiroshima, the Pyramids, and the Pentagon.

… and another. (Photos: Dan Woog)

“Who doesn’t want peace?” he wondered. He vowed to bring one to Staples.

The project took a year to complete. He worked with Dennis Wong of Westport’s Sunrise Rotary Club, and Bill Haas of the United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut

Thanks to all who participated in this project.

Westport Rotary
Westport Sunrise Rotary
Rotary E-Club of World Peace
UNA-USA SWCT
WorldPeace.Org
Staples High School 

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