All the students from 5 area schools joined together to celebrate Independence Day. It was filled with traditional dancing, a giant torch being lite. Since May 15th is also Mother's Day, there were a half dozen poems either read or recited by the students. To close the event every school marched down the street carrying flags or banners. The high school students kept it festive with a drum line and baton twirlers. You are probably wondering why I was in it. Because I participated in last years dance class that was sponsored by the district cooperative I was asked to wear my dance costume and represent them. The entire event came together and was enjoyed by all in spite of the summer-like heat. 
