PORTLAND | Over 100 Maine Seeds and supporters, including two high school principals, took part in the 4th Annual Bridges to Peace march on September 25 at Cony High School in Augusta, Maine.
The march–the largest one yet in Maine–was followed by a preview and discussion of the upcoming programming year for Maine Seeds.
“This was a powerful day of celebrating community action, utilizing the collective wisdom and passion of the group to prepare for the program year ahead, as well as supporting one another’s different endeavors, both within and outside of school,” said Maine Seeds Program Director Tim Wilson.
The day started with a march from Cony High School over the Memorial Bridge to the statue of Samantha Smith, a Cold War-era peace activist, at the State Capitol building. Four Seeds addressed the group of Seeds and community members and shared their ideas on what the community should be doing during these times. One Seed, Matt, talked about honoring Samantha Smith’s legacy by encouraging the community to continue to work within the values she used in her peace initiatives. Another Seed concluded the march with a song.
After the march, the group returned to Cony High School for a discussion of each school’s internal program calendar and plan. Seeds of Peace staff also briefed the group on the state-wide programs already planned, including Holiday of Holidays, the Maine Youth Summit, and dialogue and facilitation training.
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