June 14, 2012

Northwood Elementary School holds 16th Annual Flag Day Ceremony; tradition begun by Assistant Principal Bolinger

Hilton's Northwood Elementary School celebrated its 16th Annual Flag Day Thursday, June 14, 2012, a tradition created by Assistant Principal Karen Bolinger who will retire this year.  Students, teachers, staff and area veterans and their families were in attendance as well as civic leaders from Hilton, Parma, Greece and Monroe County including Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks who presented service awards.  Veterans raised the flag and honored the colors.  

The flag was presented by US Army Captain Brad Helmer [Retired], US Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Joseph Migliore and US Army SPC John Romansky.

Assistant Principal Karen Bolinger, mistress-of-ceremonies, was presented with a flag by Northwood Teacher Amy Jensen-Helmer which flew over Iraq.  The special guest speaker was SPC John Romansky and student essays were read by Joshua Radler, Haley Mojsej, Emily Marino and Emma Neary. 

Students recited the Pledge of Allegiance, sang patriotic songs and the Northwood Advanced Band played patriotic selections. 

Students were dressed in red, white and blue; held hand-made and other flags.   

For further information: 585-392-1000 ext. 4522.