Thurgood Marshall PS 80 Magnet School is the first school as Peace Run USA begins in 2026!
Mongolian sisters examining the schedule.
Harita and the team decide their tasks for the program.
Hello to PS80!
Greetings to the young people of Thurgood Marshall, we are excited to meet you. Many nations come together to run and carry the torch of peace and goodwill.
Here are some clues from the international team. Can you guess where I am from?
Ireland!
Guatemala!
Mongolia!
Canada!
Brazil!
Czech Republic!
Kazakhstan!
Austria!
And many more.
Learning the World Harmony Run song with actions.
And a moment of silence.
The Peace Run Motto: Peace Begins with Me!
Let the games begin! Let the students decide what harmony and peace look like by judging skits.
Alijah Jones and her classmates Smoya Gordon and Mason Smickle display their artwork, created with a sentiment of what peace and oneness look like.
A school dance troup shares their enthusiasm and oneness with a rousing performance.
Now it is time to recognize Torch Bearers, those who have improved the lives of others with their examples and self giving. Ms. McShane begins the introductions:
Peace Run is honored to recognize Ms. Melissa Jackson and Mr. Machle Smith, parent volunteers here at PS80.
Torch Bearers were chosen from each grade level; Adam Gomez Paredes, 3rd Grade, Sydney Adam Hayes, 4th Grade, Kim Sirjoo 4th Grade Moiz Waheed 5th Grade
Thank you all for your dedication to improving the lives of others and for setting an example in your own lives.
Thank you to Ms. McShane and Ms. Byrd!
Artwork of Peace Run founder Sri Chinmoy is presented to PS80, thanks for having us!
Each young person is given a chance to hold the torch and share their hopes for peace with us.
We will carry their goodwill as we make our way around the United States.
Now its time for a Peace Run!
Dancers are peace lovers.
All the best to you, students and teachers of Thurgood Marshall Magnet School, PS80! Thank you for such an excellent send off.
Thank you Thurgood Marshall Magnet School for having us! Your good spirits and enthusiasm give us such hope and an excellent send off for our journey around America. And a special thank you to New York Peace Run school coordinator Kovida for making this possible.
