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Daffron Dedicates Garden
in Honor of Teacher Linda Irving

May 18, 2007

Linda IrvingDaffron Elementary School students, faculty, staff and parents paid tribute to Linda Irving on May 16, dedicating a school garden and adjoining bench to their late teacher, colleague and friend who was voted 2006-07 Teacher of the Year by the staff. The memorial ceremony included readings, songs and a moment of silence. Staff, students and parents led the following dedication program activities.

  • Welcome and Purpose - Ms. Lowe
  • Moment of Silence to Remember Mrs. Irving - Mrs. Rankin
  • Reading of "The Beauty of Friendship" by Kahlil Gibran - Michael Luu
  • Reading from U.S. Environmental Program - Gabrielle Dave
  • Singing of "Red Dragonflies" - led by Mrs. Asiatico and Mrs. Haupt
  • Reading of "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer - Elizabeth Nevins
  • Reading of American Indian quote - Sam Schell
  • Dedication of tree and stone - Mrs. Dave
  • Bench Dedication - Graham Ellis, Rachel Daniels, Sydney Hale and Parker Evans
  • Closing Remarks - Mrs. Guinn
  • Daffron School Song - led by Ms. Lowe



 

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