School district will celebrate Pride & Patriotism
For the past few years, Lee County Public Schools has conducted an event dedicated to fostering a love of art and music while at the same time honoring those among us who deserve recognition our veterans.
And that continues this year. Lee County Public Schools is proud to conduct the seventh Annual Pride & Patriotism: Youth Celebrating the Arts and Honoring Veterans. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 13350 Edison Parkway.
Students across the District have been preparing entries in art and poetry contests with the top three in each level being honored during the evening event. Along with the hundreds of students across the District who participate in the art and poetry contest, the event also features the Southwest Florida Youth Symphony, which performs the musical selections for the festivities.
What truly sets this event apart from other art and poetry contest is the connection with the local veteran population and the use of Pride & Patriotism as the theme. During the evening event, veterans play an important role and help us honor the students for their work.
Along with rehearsals open to the media, members of the Pride & Patriotism Organizing Committee are available as guests for local media morning shows to talk about the importance of the event and the opportunities it provides for our students and our veterans.