Peace Pole Dedication in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony
Rotary Club of St. Petersburg February 23, 2026
George Beyrouti
The Club Peacebuilding Committee has executed successfully the Peace Pole project at St. Petersburg High School. A beautiful dedication ceremony took place on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, on the day of Rotary International’s 121st Anniversary.
In attendance were the School Principal Mrs. Darlene Lebo and Mrs. Michele Diaz, Assistant Principal Athletics & Activities, the President of the Student Government Rafael Faraci, the Interact Club President, as well as several faculty members and students.
On the Rotary side, Rotary International District Governor Ms. Becky Bennett, and District Peace Committee Chair PDG Eloy Nunez, Club President Jim Williams, as well as a large number of Rotarians from the club, the district, and beyond attended this event.
The wife and daughter of late PP Peter Armacost, in whose memory a plaque was dedicated also attended the ceremony.
The School Band, as well as the Pitchforks Vocal and the JROTC, presented the flags, and played the National Anthem and the school Alma Mater, as well as a Peace Song “Let There Be Peace on Earth”.
School Principal Darlene, as well as DG Becky, Club President Jim, Student Government President Rafael, and Master of Ceremony and Project Leader George Beyrouti gave inspiring messages about the importance of creating a more peaceful society which starts with each one of us.
Please note here below the exact addresses of the Peace Poles placed on the Peace Pole Global Map.
The 8 ft Peace Pole was planted on campus at the following address:
St. Petersburg High School
2501 5th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
The 5 ft portable Peace Pole is displayed at our club’s meeting venue at the following address:
Rotary Club of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
11 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701