Tuesday, January 20, 2009

American Pride

What an amazing day today was. I watched the Inauguration with my 7th graders, only a few of whom could begin to grasp the history they were witnessing. We all stood as Mr. Biden and Mr. Obama took their oaths; we cheered when it became official. There were lots of questions (only some I could answer) from these children--our future leaders--trying to make sense of all the tradition and pomp (and flowery language) with which they were bombarded.

I am an alumna of the University of Delaware, as are Vice President and Mrs. Biden. I thought it fitting that my POTD today feature YouDee, our Fightin' Blue Hen mascot, showing his patriotism. (I'm also a former marching band member and friends with the director, Heidi Sarver. The UDMB marched in today's Inaugural Parade--and I couldn't be more proud of Sarv and the "kids" and how they represented my Alma Mater on such a national stage. GO HENS!)

And to our new President, I wish you much luck. May you have the courage, wisdom, strength, and patience to lead our great nation to a better tomorrow!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is so cool that you got to watch it with you students. I was really happy that my 7th grader got to watch it! Sounds like a great day for you!
Cari

Shanna Jones said...

LOL Love the pic.

Becca said...

Great post and great pic...tfs1

janett said...

My littles watched it in school as well, it'll be a great memory for everyone.

Lou said...

That will be a great memory. Nice shot too.

Gypsy Girl(Brenda) said...

What a great moment to watch with your class. Cute picture

Susan said...

My preschoolers got to hear it on the radio, love the picture

Becky said...

What a cool photo--he looks like I felt during Inauguration Day. :-D I have a 7th grader who got to watch it at school too. Of course she's a TiVo lover like I am and asked me to TiVo it too, which I did!

Mom2Drew said...

He definitely needs luck and prayers as this is not an easy time to take the office. He sure appears calm though. It's great you watched it with your students too, teaching them early what it means to be a patriot.

Angela2932 said...

Thanks for sharing. . . I'm glad your students got to watch. Some teachers actually resisted it because they weren't pleased that a Democrat won!

Unknown said...

What a fun picture.

Margaret said...

Definitely a learning experience for your 7th graders. Love your picture!

R.A. BNKetti said...

That is so cool you went to the same school as the vice-president! And I got to learn something new! Thank you