Tuesday, May 04, 1999
Caywood children parade
BY CINDY SCHROEDER
The Cincinnati Enquirer
CRESTVIEW HILLS — A decade after she started Caywood Elementary's first Loyalty Day Parade, retired cafeteria manager Rosie Moore still comes back each May to lead the patriotic tribute.
“Schools need more events like this,” Mrs. Moore said, as Caywood's 435 pupils took part in a brief, flag-waving parade around the neighborhood Monday. “We need to teach our children respect for our flag, and respect for our service people and country.”
While pleased with the turnout of Northern Kentucky politicians and military veterans, Principal Dwight Raleigh cheered Monday's sunny skies.
“This is the first time in five years that we've had nice weather,” he said. “Usually, it rains.”
Mrs. Moore, 63, said she was inspired to organize Caywood's first Loyalty Day because then, as now, few people flew their flags on Memorial Day.
Caywood's flag-loving former cafeteria manager had initially hoped to hold the ceremony on or near Memorial Day. However, she and retired head custodian, Don Ringo, switched the event to early May at the urging of the Ralph Fulton VFW auxiliary in Elsmere.
Auxiliary members were busy with other events during the Memorial Day weekend, so they suggested that Caywood adopt the Loyalty Day tribute made popular during the Cold War.
“I think it's a great idea,” said Betty O'Toole, a grandmother from Crestview Hills, as she cheered the pupils from her yard on Monday. “It's wonderful for young children to have a love of God and country.”
After a schoolwide program that included patriotic songs, and remarks by everyone from Kenton Judge-executive Dick Murgatroyd to State Sen. Dick Roeding, R-Lakeside Park, and State Rep. Jon Draud, R-Crestview Hills, several pupils said the event gave them a new appreciation of their heritage.
“I'm just glad that all these people were willing to die for their country, so that we could be free,” said fifth-grader Nicole Beletsis. “No one can try and take us over like (Slobodan) Milosevic.”'
Participants in this year's flag-raising ceremony included a color guard from the Holmes Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, and an honor guard from Elsmere's American Legion post.
“We usually fire off a 21-gun salute, but with recent events, the school didn't want any guns here this year,” said veteran Bob Whisman.
Monday's parade also marked the first appearance by central office employee Tim Moore, who dressed as his maternal grandfather, Sgt. Marion Stokes, a World War I doughboy.
“I hope this shows kids that patriotism is not a bad word,” the 48-year-old former history teacher said. “The bottom line is that these kids develop a loyalty to their country, and an appreciation of their heritage.”
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