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On Friday, September 10th kindergarten students at Alcorn Central Elementary school honored their grandparents in recognition of Grandparent’s Day. The students sang songs in the School's Commons. Refreshments were served and handmade gifts were given to each honored guest. This year the actual holiday was observed on Sunday, September 13th. Grandparent's Day
is... A
Brief History of the Holiday In 1973, West Virginia began a statewide campaign to
set aside a special day just for grandparents. The first Grandparents Day
was set by Governor Arch Moore. Through concerted efforts on the part of individuals
interested in preserving their heritage, this campaign was headed by
Marian McQuade of Fayette County, mother of fifteen children. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) was especially
instrumental in this project. In 1973, Senator Randolph introduced a
resolution in the United States Senate and in 1978, five years after its
inception, Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after
Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. September was the month chosen, signifying the
"autumn years" of life, and today this event, begun by only a
few, is observed by thousands throughout the United States. For a complete history of the holiday, please visit The National Grandparent's Day Home Page Below
are pictures from this year’s celebration.
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