Harrison Park Elementary School held its 17th Annual ‘American Spirit Week’ during the final week of February 2024.
Various events celebrating patriotism were held throughout the week. A Penny War competition raised over $2,400 for The Wounded Warrior Project. A food drive benefitted local food banks as well as the district’s Backpacks-to-Go program. Students dressed in lots of red, white, and blue clothing to earn tickets for an American flag raffle. Many students and staff wore t-shirts honoring Mr. Keefer, the beloved second-grade teacher who passed away unexpectedly in 2020. He was the spirited organizer of American Spirit Week for 13 years. Proceeds from the t-shirts went towards a scholarship fund for a Penn-Trafford senior in honor of Mr. Keefer.
Mrs. Lisa Tramuta, who stepped in to organize the event, commented “This is a wonderful way to remember Mr. Keefer. It sparks so many special memories and the students have such a great week!”
4th-graders show off their red, white and blue attire; (back) Maleah Felton,Tegan Comer, Mackenzie Orendt, Charlotte Thomas, Emerson O’Connor, Nina Padezan, Delilah Montenary, (front) Gabby Foster, Sierra Mason, Ella Frye, Caelyn Duddy, and Amira Duvall
Harrison Park staff
Mrs. Leydig’s 3rd grade class
Students were so attentive at the assembly; (back) Lucy Massarelli, Kylie Diethorn, (front) Sadie Kunkel, and Julia Gavrish