Wave the Flag at Memorial Park

It was a hot, sunny day down in Memorial, but that didn't phase anyone. At least 300 people flocked to the "amphitheater" to be a part of a wonderful artwork. 'Wave the Flag' was fun for all ages. The kids were entertained by makeshift musical equipment and painting patriotic messages across a maze of red banners. Adults were snapping photos and laughing amongst each other.

Benjamin John Kaufman spoke with me while there:

"It just came to me one day that we could make these shirts and just make a waving flag. The local VFW post (VFW post 10120) and the 1978 Maplewood Art Center contributed equally to this and I think it came out great. This was our best project ever and in all likelihood there will be one next year."

So read the news for the art project next year and come be apart of it!

Brian Quick is a student at Columbia High School and is working as a summer intern at Patch through YouthNet.