04/08/2026
Ten families came together to give a lasting gift in memory of someone who meant a great deal to their school community.
She was a mother, grandmother, and alum, with roots here that spanned three generations. Her daughter graduated from this school. Her grandchildren still walk these grounds. And anyone who knew her remembers her joyful, bubbly spirit and the light she brought wherever she went.
Today, a Weeping Higan Cherry was planted in her memory beside the stone bridge near the main entrance, a place of beauty, visibility, and meaning. Every student, every visitor, and every family arriving at the front gate will pass by her tree.
🌸 Weeping Higan Cherry was chosen for exactly this kind of remembrance. Graceful, long-lived, and unmistakable in bloom, it will be hard to miss every spring. That is exactly the point. She is still part of this place.
To the families who came together to make this happen, what a gift you gave! This is what a living memorial looks like.
📍 Planted on campus, in her memory, by people who loved her
