Laurel wreath Laurel wreath A laurel wreath is a symbol of victory and honor. It is a round wreath made of connected branches and leaves of the bay laurel ("Laurus nobilis"), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen, or later from spineless butcher's broom ("Ruscus hypoglossum") or cherry laurel ("Prunus laurocerasus"). It is worn as a chaplet around the head, or as a garland around the neck. In Greek mythology, Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head. In ancient Greece wreaths were awarded to victors, both in athletic competitions, including the ancient Olympics—for which they were made of wild olive-tree known as
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