Under the direction of Mr. Danny Moore, Magnolia Elementary Music Teacher, the 4th and 5th grade Magnolia choirs presented a tribute to Veterans in a spectacular Veterans Day Choir Concert. As Veterans entered the gymnasium, they were invited to take a paper origami poppy carefully crafted by the fourth and fifth grade students in Mrs. Jessica DeWitt's art classes. Presenting first in the program was the Trussville Ukulele Strummers who performed "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Contributing a striking visual element to the concert was Mrs. DeWitt and the Magnolia Art Club students, who displayed their portraits of Veterans. Additionally, artwork created by Mrs. DeWitt's second grade art classes served as backdrops for the concert and Veterans' photos.
Magnolia was honored to have Mr. Aaron King, HTHS Principal, Veteran, and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, as the guest speaker for this event. During the concert, the Magnolia Choir sang the following: "We Celebrate America", "Armed Forces Medley", "America, My Country 'Tis of Thee", "Put Your Hand on Your Heart", and "We Will Not Forget." Adding to the concert was Max, HTMS student, who played a moving rendition of "Taps." A highlight of the performance was when Veterans attending the concert stood and were recognized with an applause from the audience during the singing of the Armed Forces Medley.
Thank you to Mrs. Shannon Moore, HTHS and HTMS Associate Director of Bands, who ran the sound system for the entire concert; to the Trussville Ukulele Strummers, who performed during the concert; and to Dr. Phyllis Faust, principal, for coordinating the logistics of the program and allowing this special event to run smoothly.
After the concert, Veterans were invited to attend a reception in their honor. Thank you to the Magnolia PTO for providing the refreshments and beautiful patriotic decorations that made the event even more special.
God bless America!
