VERO BEACH — Every year, to commemorate International Day of Peace, eighth grade students from Storm Grove Middle School don Day of Peace T-shirts and “pose” for a very special photo with the help of the Mischler family, whose daughters are former Storm Grove students.
The family owns a plane and, weather permitting, Mr. Mischler flies over the school as the students in the activity field below form a giant symbol.
In previous years, they’ve formed a heart, for Love; a peace sign, for Peace; and a Smiley Face, for Happiness.
This year, with teacher Megan Kendrick at the helm, the students formed a giant stingray in honor of the school mascot. A “dress down day” was also part of the celebration.
Each year, students donate $1 for the privilege of “dressing down,” and the money collected is presented to a local charity. This year, Indian River Habitat for Humanity was the recipient of over $300.
Thank you, Storm Grove.
