Jenna, Honors Choir Performance

Jenna sang with the Honors Choir for the Veterans Program -- Saving Dr. Warren Essay Contest. the theme was "Let Patriotism Prevail." They had a full flag salute and honored our Veterans. They also announced the winners of the essay contest. I didn't know that this was an awards ceremony for an essay contest until I came -- I thought it was just a choir concert. But I was so touched by the program. The overall winner of the essay contest was a middle school girl from Alabama. They showed a video of her reading her essay and it was amazing! I totally cried! The program was live-streamed and the local news did a story on it. You can see the story HERE. 

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2022/04/20/ggg-let-patriotism-prevail-students-veterans-recognized-during-awards-ceremony-in-santa-clara/#.YmYMuNrMKUl

Josh's Fifth Grade Program

I went to Josh's fifth grade patriotic program/graduation this afternoon. This is my sixth time seeing this program and I get a little emotional every time! I love patriotic songs and contemplating on the blessings of living in a free country as the children sing. Josh said that they only started learning the songs a week ago. You would never know it, they sounded awesome!

Those kids who passed off all of the requirements also received their "Give Me Liberty Award." Josh was extremely motivated and was the second person in their whole fifth grade to pass off all of his requirements for this award. The kids also received their graduation diplomas! Next year they all move on to the Intermediate School!

Jaiden's Fifth Grade Graduation and Program

Jaiden had her Fifth Grade Graduation and Patriotic Program today.  She sang a duet along with another girl and they sounded great!  This is the fifth time I have seen this program (two more to go) and I love it every time!  Jaiden also received the "Give Me Liberty" award!  Here is Jaiden with her best friend, Emily -- they were excited to be able to serve together on the Student Council this year on the Library Committee!