Wreath Greco-Roman world, wreaths were used as an adornment that could represent a person’s occupation, rank, their achievements and status. The wreath that was commonly used was the laurel wreath. The use of this wreath comes from the Greek myth involving Apollo, Zeus’ son and the god of life and light, who fell in love with the nymph Daphne. When he pursued her she fled and asked the river god Peneus to help her. Peneus turned her into a laurel tree. From that day, Apollo wore a wreath of laurel on his head. Laurel wreaths became associated with what Apollo embodied;
Laurel School Laurel School Laurel School is a private school for girls in kindergarten through grade 12, located in Shaker Heights, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a coeducational pre-primary program. Laurel School has two campuses - the Lyman Circle Campus in Shaker Heights, and the Butler Campus, in Russell Township. Laurel's Butler Campus, includes a fully accessible Magic Tree House, inspired by the "Magic Tree House" series of children's books, and an adventure course with high and low elements. The newest addition to the campus is a Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness. The acres of athletic fields include