As a poignant closing to the first quarter of the school year, colegio students walked with purpose and an air of reflection to the dedication of a memorial space for a former classmate. Sun shine and blue skies invited us into the forest on this beautifully rare October day. In celebration of the life of Lev, a former CEC student and son of former CEC director, Rebecca Goertzel Mann, students read a poem by Lev and shared memories of him as a child. Friends recalled how much he loved the forest and that he was rarely seen without a stick in his hand.
Close to the 'monkey palace,' a favorite spot on our forest trails, Lev's space is a beautifully shaded area at the higher elevations of our secondary forest. Lev's classmates from the current 10th grade class planted trees and ornamental plants and helped erect the benches and table that now adorn the area. The group shared a moment of silence as Lev's tree was planted and as a light breeze stirred in the treetops, a brilliantly blue morpho appeared and skipped off into the trees.
We encourage all of Lev's family and friends to visit this special place and we keep you in our hearts.
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Centro de Educacion Creativa
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Monteverde, Puntarenas
Costa Rica
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