Deptford Township High School's Peace for Paris project was a huge success. The following letter from students, teachers and staff at the high school was mailed to students in Paris this week. Dear Friends, We are students from Deptford, New Jersey in the United States of America. We have been following the events in your country since the terrorist attacks on Nov....
Deptford Township High School's Peace for Paris project was a huge success. The following letter from students, teachers and staff at the high school was mailed to students in Paris this week.
Dear Friends,
We are students from Deptford, New Jersey in the United States of America. We have been following the events in your country since the terrorist attacks on Nov. 13. We are heartily sorry for the pain and suffering that your city and your country have endured.
Our teacher, Ms. Rachel Kerr, has travelled to Paris on a few occasions. She tells us all the time that Paris is her favorite city, and she has a lot of pictures in her classroom from France and the historic landmarks. After the attacks on Nov. 13, she came up with an idea to send messages of hope, love and support to your nation. As a group, we organized a PEACE for PARIS Campaign where students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 (ages 14-18) took time out of their lunch periods to decorate and write messages of unity to you, our friends in Paris, France.
Students at Deptford High School sign letters of support and create artwork in support of the people of Paris. We know the loss that your city has suffered will never be forgotten and it is still fresh in your minds. We know many of you have lost family members, friends, and neighbors and loved ones in the attacks. Along with this loss, you nation has also lost a sense of security. We know this may not take your pain and suffering away, but we hope it can show you that there are good people out in the world that do love and support you.
Please accept this small token of love from your friends at Deptford High School in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
We hope our messages may give you solace knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
Sincerely,
The Spartan Spirit High School Student Newspaper
The Students and Teachers at Deptford High School- USA
