Ketchikan High School plants Peace Pole for the “Kings for Peace” event in honor of the International Day of Peace-Ketchikan, Alaska-USA

Ketchikan High School in Ketchikan, Alaska is pleased to announce Kings for Peace, a celebration of International Peace Day on Thursday, September 21, 2017 in the Kayhi Auditorium.

The entire dedication ceremony can be viewed here.
(Note from WPPS: This is a beautiful tribute – please watch.)

At the ceremony, students and community members will join together for the dedication of Kayhi’s Peace Pole. “May Peace Prevail on Earth” printed on the Peace Pole in six languages reflective of Ketchikan’s traditional and contemporary culture will be a visual reminder of the importance of global understanding.

David Janes of the United States – Japan Foundation will speak to the projects and education that foster a mutual understanding between America and Japan and will bestow the 2017 Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award upon Ms. Sarah Campbell.

In addition to generous support from the U.S.-Japan Foundation, Ketchikan’s chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and the Kayhi Vocational Department, staff, various clubs and groups of students have joined Ms. Campbell in the creation of the first annual Kings for Peace celebration.

Students, staff, and community members will “plant” the first Peace Pole in Ketchikan on September 21, 2017

All students, staff, and special guests are invited to attend and participate in the ceremony. Twitter/Instagram users are encouraged to tweet using #PeacePole, #PeaceDayChallenge, #PeaceDay, #KayhiPride, and #KingsForPeace.

For more information about Kings For Peace, please contact event coordinator, Sarah Campbell.