Committee Chair: Paul A. Rose
The very first recorded Living American Flag was known as the great “Human Flag of 1914,” composed of 6,500 school children and formed at Fort McHenry.
Today, The American Flag Foundation (AFF) works with Fort McHenry to recreate the Living American Flag for special events held there. AFF also hears from family members of some of the original participants, — who remember stories from grandparents, and want to take part in today’s Living American Flags!
This symbol of our country has been displayed and depicted in many ways, but none more enthusiastically than when formed by school children.
A new twist created especially for the community’s schools is the Traveling Living American Flag [Left: A "Traveling Living American Flag" held at Cecilton Elementary School in Cecil County, Maryland].
The American Flag Foundation (AFF) works with three counties/cities each year for the selection of three schools, to facilitate a special event-filled day focused on patriotism.
Students perform a parade of flags and other skits/musical programs, then form the Living American Flag, captured forever in a commemorative picture for display in the school.
- A challenging piece of the school program is an essay contest: the Philip F. Haxel Sr. Patriotism Honor Roll 2012.
- This is OPEN ONLINE to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders across the nation who want to participate, to receive a certificate or a plaque, as well as being recognized on our website.
- For a complete Living American Flag history, LAF HISTORY.
May 2012 LAF Schools
TBD, Baltimore City – Graceland Park/O’Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle
May 8, Cecil County – Bay View Elementary
June 5, Harford County – St. Margaret Elementary
2011 LAF Baton of Patriotism Winner – Zoe Bonitatibus, 4th Grade, Meadowvale Elementary School, Harford County, Maryland
(See her winning essay below!)
2011 LAF SCHOOLS
May 10, 2011 – Baltimore City – Glenmount Elementary Middle School
May 17, 2011 – Baltimore County – Kingsville Elementary School
May 24, 2011 – Harford County – Meadowvale Elementary School
- Winners Patriotism Essays
- LAF Picture Gallery
- 2009 Church Creek Elementary LAF
- 2009 Carney Elementary LAF
- 2009 Ruhrah Elementary LAF
- 2010 Cecilton Elementary LAF
- LAF HISTORY
- Volunteer
