Flag Day Program - 2007

Sixth Graders Present Flag Day
Program for the Community

Middle school students from Team 600 presented a June 14th flag day program for their community on the court house steps. The middle school band played a selection of patriotic songs and members of the chorus sang "God Bless the USA." Students handed out fliers with facts about the flag and how to treat it with respect. They also gave the audience books that the students created called Peace Rocks - The ABC's of Kindness. Students challenged the audience to be peaceful citizens and help their fellow neighbors. Mr. Bonafede, Board of Education President, closed the program by dedicating 41 US Flags to the community. The flags are flying throughout the downtown area and were funded by the NYS Learn and Serve America program.

Pictured: Members of the American Legion Sheret Post #35 participate in Flag Day program for the community.

Pictured: Dr. Mustafa, a naturalized citizen, addressed the crowd. He shared that America has always been a nation of immigrants and he is a recent immigrant. He said he is happy he lives in the peaceful community of Albion where he can give back to this country as a doctor and serve the people of Albion. He encouraged students not to take for granted the opportunities they have, make something of themselves and to leave the world a better place. He also said the American flag should inspire and comfort everyone to continue to make America the open, welcoming, vibrant and inherently fair place that he has found it to be.