3-9-05 – A symbol of honor for more than eight decades is revived for military families today. The blue star banners date back to 1919; they were displayed outside homes as a symbol of a child in service. The banners are re-surfacing and recognizing sons and daughters fighting terrorism.
“It shows that we support what she does, that we believe in what she does and we just back her all the way,” says Teresa Metcalf. Her cousin is stationed at Fort Drum in New York and awaits deployment to South Korea this summer.
The blue star in the banner represents a son or daughter in the military. Each banner can carry up to five stars and if a soldier falls, the blue star is replaced with gold.
One blue star is proudly displayed on the front door of Metcalf’s Sherman home. Thousands more fly across Texas and most are distributed by the American Legion.
Sherman’s American Legion post will hold a Blue Star Salute on May 21st in recognition of Armed Forces day. For more information, call the American Legion at 903-893-0647.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
