A tree is a living symbol of eternity that can be a tribute to the spirit of a loved one who has passed away. American Farm School and Dimitris Perrotis College students continue the tradition begun in 1922 of planting memorial trees on the campus of the American Farm School in Thessaloniki at the request of friends of the School who have lost a relative, a friend, or a colleague.
On Saturday, 6 February 2010 a Memorial Service was held, followed by the planting of trees by those who have given a Memorial Tree Gift over the course of the previous year, assisted by students and staff of the School.
These donations of 50€ cover the costs of planting and maintaining a tree and also help to support the American Farm School and Dimitris Perrotis College environmental education programs.
The residential campus of the American Farm School and Dimitris Perrotis College is widely considered to be the most beautiful in Greece. Wooded areas of cypresses and pine trees, olive groves, and xeriscaped gardens of Mediterranean plants contribute to the quiet, pastoral environment.
Within this green space and complementing the landscaping of campus buildings and pedestrian paths, there are handsome park benches for students, faculty and visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty surrounding them.
These six-foot teak benches are hand made in classic proportions, and are an important and permanent element of the campus design.
A limited number of these benches are available to donors who wish to honor a family member or friend, with a tax-deductible gift to the American Farm School of $3,000. The bench will bear a bronze plaque with the relevant commemorative or memorial text. Please contact the U.S. Office of the School for more information, and to discuss making your gift.
If you wish to make a Memorial Tree Gift for next year, please visit our donation page to make your memorial tree gift online. For further information, please contact: info@afs.edu.gr
Our students will plant a tree on the School’s campus on February 2011 and the memorial will be recorded in the “Book of Remembrance” kept in our School chapel of St. John Chrysostomos. At your request, we will also send memorial cards to family members to inform them of your gesture.
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| Event: Memorial Tree Planting Day |
| Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
| Time: 10:00am |
| Location: Chapel of St. John Chrysostomos on the campus of the American Farm School |
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