On November 10, 2010, VFW Post 10349 and the Ladies Auxiliary of Mill Spring gave a presentation on Americanism to the third, fourth and fifth grade students at Tryon Elementary School.

The students put on a short program about Veteran’s Day and they introduced the presenters from the post: Johnny Taylor, post quartermaster/16 District commander; Gerry Taylor, ladies auxiliary president, post commander Kurtis Pike and Tommy Burrell, post chaplain.

A student led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. After the pledge, commander Pike, Taylor and Burrell folded the flag with assistance of the scouts, while Taylor explained what each fold meant.

The students were told the proper way to handle and care for the flag and the proper way to retire an old worn and torn flag. The presentation was on the origin of the pledge, the evolution of the flag, “I Am the Flag” and Veteran’s Day.

After each presentation there was a question and answer period. Handouts, certificates and patriotic items were given out.