Lisbon Class of 2018 Leave Legacy‏

A New Tree Grows at Lisbon Community School

Lisbon —On Monday, June 13th, George Janosco, Sr., co-owner of Pine Knoll Lawncare & Landscaping with his two sons, joined Lisbon Community School’s fifth-grade class on their last day of school to present a very special and lasting gift to their teachers and school. 

Pine Knoll Lawncare & Landscaping donated and planted a beautiful yellow butterfly magnolia tree along the entrance way to the school. The tree will grow 25 feet high by 25 feet wide and has a lifespan of up to 100 years.  The meaning of magnolia trees varies around the world, but magnolia trees often are associated with strength, beauty and love of nature.“In the years to come, when you return for a visit, you can remember this day, this tree, and the friendships you made here at LCS,” said Carlene Iverson, LCS’s principal.   “It’s wonderful that in these challenging financial times, Pine Knoll was willing to donate a tree to the school on behalf of the fifth grade students,” continued Iverson.

Amy St. Pierre, a fifth-grade teacher, shared her thoughts about the students’ last day at Lisbon Community School, “As teachers we hope that the students’ years at LCS have prepared them well for the future and we all wish them the best of luck as they now head to Sugg Middle School.”

Photo by:  Sue McPhee, Lisbon parent volunteer