Ms. Allegra’s Class, Speakers 1-5, 15-16
1. (Audrey) Thank you for joining us today in honoring our veterans in this Veterans Day celebration.
2. (Caleb)Please stand for the posting of the colors and join us in singing our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.
Song: The Star Spangled Banner (K-8 Vol. 21 No.4) – ALL STUDENTS
3. (Alina) Please join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. (Tia) I am an American. Let my song be a song of freedom.
4a. (Sabrina) Let the melody sound the call of liberty. Let the rhythm beat the drum of justice.
5. (RJ) Let the words be a testament of our gratitude that proudly declares,
5a. (Vihaan) “I am an American.” Sing, America sing!
Song: Sing, America Sing! – Audio Accompaniment
You’re a Grand Old Flag (Music K-8, Vol. 4, No. 5)
Ms. Allegra’s Class, 15
15. (Myra) In 1832, Samuel F. Smith wrote the lyrics for America. His goal was to create a national hymn. The song served as the national anthem until The Star Spangled Banner became the official national anthem in 1931.
America (Music K-8, Vol. 7, No. 5)
Ms. Allegra’s Class, 16
16. (Maddie) Irving Berlin is an American composer who also served in the Army during World War I. He composed the song God Bless America during his military service.
God Bless America
39. (Keira - after Stars & Stripes Forever - flag routine) We are thankful for the courage, faith, and honor of Americans, especially all those who have served. Our next song is Thankful for the USA.