Weathervanes at the Ranch
One of the schools where I presented recently was Ranch Heights Elementary in Bartlesville. As I arrived, I noticed the marquee welcoming me. Signs, monuments, portraits, and even weathervanes tell a great deal about a person or place. Ranch Heights’ library was full of symbols. The school’s art teacher, Reita Adams, attended the Mount Vernon Summer Institute last July and her students had studied George Washington’s weathervane—His dove of peace. As an art project the students designed their own weathervanes. There were birds, horses, and fish—almost everything you can imagine! It was delightful and I look forward to presenting Ms. Adams’ lesson on my Blog in the future. Not only were there scores of these artistic creations, but the General was also there! The school has one of the beautiful Charles Wilson Peale Porthole Portraits. Next to the portrait they have a United States flag that has flown over Mount Vernon in a case. All these signs told me that Ranch Heights Elementary is a friendly, creative, PATRIOT place! 
