Back-to-School Assembly and Flag Raising

Back-to School Assembly and Flag Raising

by Tom Davis
In 2006, a new tradition began to celebrate the beginning of a new school year and serve as a reminder about the importance of the Collegiate community. This continues today with the Collegiate Boy Scout troop raising the American flag as the Star Spangled Banner is sung and the Pledge of Allegiance is recited. As Headmaster, I speak about the history of Collegiate, our country and the similar founding principles of freedom, loyalty and liberty for all.

In 2011, the ceremony moved to the Ockerman Amphitheater. Each class is represented by a colorful blue and gold flag. A current year’s senior class representative escorts each class from their classroom to the amphitheater. Bunny Hill and the senior class president join me in sharing comments for the morning.
The tradition of displaying the flags was extended to the commencement ceremonies in 2012. A student representative from each future graduating class processes to the stage and posts the flag behind the seniors. This message of the pageantry once again demonstrates the unity and continuity of our school.
Proba Te Dignum, evermore.