BOERNE– A crowd of Boerne citizens comprised of students, parents and Boerne Independent School District and city officials gathered to witness the ribbon cutting for a new entrance arch at the East gate of the Boerne City Cemetery on Friday, May 19, 2023.
This was the culmination of a threeyear project by students of Boerne ISD’s award-winning welding program. The program, under the direction of Ag Mechanics/Welding Instructor, Dorman Vick, has won multiple state awards and skills competitions. It has even gained national recognition and completed projects for the US Department of Agriculture.
The arch is made of steel and carries the inscription, “Ruhe in Frieden”, “Rest in Peace”, in honor of Boerne’s German heritage. The centerpiece is a cross which was selected by vote after the students submitted multiple designs. The winning design was by Ian McCloud.
Vick said the students were responsible for design, creation, and installation of the arch. Assistant City Manager, Danny Zincke, said this was the largest joint project between Boerne ISD and the City of Boerne.
Parks Director, Lissette Jimenez, said, “This entrance is a key element in our quest to maintain our historic cemetery. This respect for our past is one of the things that makes Boerne special.”
Vick placed the value of the arch at $60,000 and thanked all those who supported the students and made it possible. including the parents, the booster club, Boerne ISD, and the City of Boerne.
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