Klamath Union High School students plant trees

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Some Klamath Union High School students helped to put the finishing touches on a major renovation of the school Friday morning.

Students helped to plant 10 ‘Autumn Blaze’ red maples at K.U.

Sophomore Elizabeth Hernandez knew she was taking part in an historic project.  “When we’re alumni, coming back, looking to these trees here, and knowing that we’re the ones that did it, and helped out.”

Trees were first planted at K.U. back in 1928.

The trees will replace a number of silver maples that were taken down in July of 2015 prior to the remodel.

“As I understand it, 85, 90 years is about the lifespan of that type of tree.”  Explains City School District Project Liaison Mike Herron.  “So, it was probably time for them to come down.”

The ten trees were donated to the school by Pacific Power.

“We did pick the red maples to go with the school colors.”  Notes Pacific Power’s Lorelei Phillips.  “And it actually matches beautifully with the campus.”

The students were assisted with the planting by workers from Four Seasons Landscape and Nursery.

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