Wycallis Elementary student showcase their patriotism with a performance for peers and family

DALLAS TWP. — Ninety first-grade students at Wycallis Elementary School presented a patriotic show May 25.

Singing “Let’s Make Music America,” the red, white and blue-clad children greeted family members in the school’s gymnasium.

The four first-grade classes performed a show at 10:30 a.m. for their peers and a second production at 1:30 p.m. for family members, said Wycallis Elementary School music teacher Deborah Pike.

“The first-grade patriotic concert is held annually,” Pike wrote in an email. “I feel it is extremely important for our children to learn these songs at an early age so that they can begin to understand the importance of patriotism and to honor the men and women who have fought and died for our freedoms.”

The students held small American flags and sang patriotic songs such as “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Three Cheers for the Red White and Blue,”America” and “America the Beautiful.”

Thirty aspiring musicians took turns playing percussion instruments during the students’ rendition of “Yankee Doodle.”

Wycallis Elementary first-grade student Ben Graham gives his family a thumbs up before the patriotic show begins.

https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_TDP060417Patriotic1.jpg.optimal.jpgWycallis Elementary first-grade student Ben Graham gives his family a thumbs up before the patriotic show begins. Aimee Dilger | Dallas Post

First-graders Myer Casey Williams, Braden Vallach, Maddux Frost and Zoey Sutzko wave American flags while singing at the Wycallis Elementary School Patriotic Show.

https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_TDP060417Patriotic2.jpg.optimal.jpgFirst-graders Myer Casey Williams, Braden Vallach, Maddux Frost and Zoey Sutzko wave American flags while singing at the Wycallis Elementary School Patriotic Show. Aimee Dilger | Dallas Post

First-grader Calder Watkins plays the part of Uncle Sam and lead his classmates in singing ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy.

https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_TDP060417Patriotic3.jpg.optimal.jpgFirst-grader Calder Watkins plays the part of Uncle Sam and lead his classmates in singing ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy. Aimee Dilger | Dallas Post

Wycallis Elementary first-graders played percussion instruments while classmates sing ‘Yankee Doodle.’

https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_TDP060417Patriotic4.jpg.optimal.jpgWycallis Elementary first-graders played percussion instruments while classmates sing ‘Yankee Doodle.’ Aimee Dilger | Dallas Post

Wycallis Elementary students give their parents a photo opportunity during the patriotic show.

https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_TDP060417Patriotic5.jpg.optimal.jpgWycallis Elementary students give their parents a photo opportunity during the patriotic show. Aimee Dilger | Dallas Post

Wycallis Elementary first-grade students demonstrate their national pride.

https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_TDP060417Patriotic6.jpg.optimal.jpgWycallis Elementary first-grade students demonstrate their national pride. Aimee Dilger | Dallas Post

Ninety Wycallis Elementary first-grade students enter the school’s gymnasium for the annual patriotic show.

https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_TDP060417Patriotic7.jpg.optimal.jpgNinety Wycallis Elementary first-grade students enter the school’s gymnasium for the annual patriotic show. Aimee Dilger | Dallas Post