First Place: Harper Daly

St. Ann School

Teacher: Mrs. Rocks

What does the American flag mean to me?

Oh, say do you see, the flag over there? A

symbol of the justice and liberty we

share. The hardships we’ve faced, the

battles we’ve won, the advances we’ve

made, together as one. Blood, sweat and

tears, shed by women and men. The

feeling of pride, bravery, and stress now

and then. I pledge allegiance to the flag,

of bright red, white, and blue. One

nation under God, or whoever you

choose.

Second Place: Melea Weber

Shoemaker Elementary School

Teacher: Mr. Hurd

What does the American flag mean to me?

Our flag waves bravely through the night

Our troops are proud, what a sight

Our country’s DIVERSITY

Is what makes us great

That is a wonderful USA trait

Slavery is over, so they say

But somehow things don’t seem okay

Our troops see no color

On the battlefields in war

My wish for our flag is racism no more!

Our ancestors came here for the American dream.

We must always remember we are on the same team.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

I will always stay true.

This country was made for me and you.

Third Place: Colin Strella

Shoemaker Elementary School

Teacher: Mr. Hurd

What the American flag Means to Me

G - Greatness in the United States of America

R - Revolution of our country

A - American pride

N - No rulers controlling the country

D - Dealing with no more problems like slavery or dictators

O - One free country, freedom

L - Letting people be free to fulfill their hopes and dreams

D - Discovering ways to make our country a better place

F - Fulfilling George Washington’s hope for Liberty!

L - Liberty for people in America

A - Americans living in peace

G - Getting closer to a chance of world peace

This is what the American flag means to me.