Vocal Director Autumn Schultz has been teaching her fourth grade elementary students how to play the ukuleles this school year. She recently decided to have them play the National Anthem at the home double header basketball game on February 1 when the Pirates took on the Menno Wolves. The third graders did the singing while the fourth grade got to show their talents and skills on playing the ukuleles.

Schultz said, “It was a new opportunity! I thought it would be another great way to show off our music skills at a younger level. When I organize these events, I question if students can attend, and if it would work in a majority of their schedules. I was excited to have most of the students present! The third and fourth graders were full of energy and stoked to do this. It was adorable, and I’m looking forward to doing it again!”