In Honor

written by: Mary Stephenson

On May 25, 2016 there was a” Patriotic Assembly” in memory of those who served in the military.

It was held at Sycamore School in Redding.

The program was “Music in the Air“.

Children performed a list of patriotic songs and each ending their performance with an adopted university chant.

Star Spangled Banner       (OSU Cheer)  K-1st grade

God Bless America       (University of Oklahoma Fight Song) 2nd & 3rd grade

America, America      (University of California at Santa Cruz Chant) 4th grade

Proud to be an American   (University of Washington Chant) 5th grade

My Country Tis of Thee      (Denver University Fight Song) 4th grade

Your a Grand Old Flag       (Chico State University Chant  K-1st grade

Thank You Soldiers     (University of California at San Francisco) 2nd grade

We Love the U.S.A.     (University of Wisconsin at Osh Kosh Chant)1st grade

Shining Star                     (1st grade)

After the songs, children were awarded for perfect attendance for the month of April.

There was a special recognition of Melvin Englehardt who is a neighbor, volunteer and a friend of Sycamore School.

All veterans that attended the ceremony received a sunflower and a certificate (the one above this post).

One little extra special thing at the end of the school visit.  Kurt and the two of us were standing in the parking lot talking and out beyond the school fence was a white squirrel.  A very nice surprise!