Blue Ridge fifth graders learn flag etiquette

Blue Ridge Elementary School fifth grade students Zeke Payne and Troy Taylor follow instructions from veteran Chris McKee as he demonstrates how to tuck the folds of the United States flag neatly. This was part of a local program offered by area veterans organizations.

Fifth Grader Richya Landep shared that her older brother is currently stationed in North Dakota.

Alexandria Evans pays close attention as she learns how to properly fold a United States flag. Each year members of Fannin County veterans groups visit fifth grade classes to present a program on flag etiquette.

Bresnen Campbell, Aidan Vega, and Brantlee Norton, front, watch and learn respect for the United States flag.

Ana Temples and Alex Kennan listen as Bill Stodghill explains proper respect for the United States flag during a presentation at Blue Ridge Elementary.

Kanoa Doughty-Hanna stands in front of veteran Chris McKee as they discuss why the Space Force was created.

Blue Ridge Elementary School fifth grade students from left, front, Justin Burrell, Mason Patterson, Aiden Owensby, Zeke Payne, Alexandria Evans, Annabelle Rainwater, Cason Dyer, and Troy Taylor display the American flag that they just practiced folding as veterans Chief “Mac” McMillen, Chris McKee, Richard Crosley, Steve Strickland, Jim Wallace, Bob Herrington, and Bill Stodghill stand behind them.