On Friday, students and staff at Carla Olman Peperzak Middle School gathered to celebrate their school's namesake, Holocaust survivor and Dutch resistance fighter Carla Peperzak.
Students filled the commons to sing happy birthday, share personal greetings and recognize a remarkable woman whose story continues to shape their school. Principal Andre Wicks reminded students that the best birthday gift they could give Carla is to live by her example: Work hard and be kind.
While at the school, Carla and her three daughters visited the school's Anne Frank tree, a lasting connection to the history Carla has dedicated much of her life to sharing.
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IN THE NEWS
Spokane Public Radio: Holocaust survivor Carla Peperzak celebrates her 103rd birthday (at 07:16)
The Spokesman-Review: Not even a fall can keep 103-year-old Holocaust survivor from birthday party at her namesake school
KREM 2: Local students create graphic novel telling the story of Carla Peperzak