The flags are up! Drive by for the impressive sight! 

Harold D. Fayette Student Council spearheaded the First Annual Field of Flags. Thanks to the custodial staff, the Fayette front lawn was ready to post the over 140 American and 20 branch flags sponsored by North Merrick residents to honor friends and family who have served our country.  The flags will be flown through Memorial Day and Flag Day until the end of school. An opening ceremony was held on March 17 with Student Council starting with the Color Guard and the districtwide North Merrick Ceremonial Band playing “Marching Marines” followed by opening remarks by Dr. Cynthia Seniuk, Superintendent of Schools, and acknowledgements by Board President Wendy Gargiulo, who asked all veterans to stand to honor their service and thanked our local legislators for attending. American Legion Commander Jim O’Neill gave the commemoration and spoke directly to the young students about patriotism and being an American. The Cub, Boy and Girl Scouts along with Student Council then helped to fill the front lawn with the flags. Student Council will also be making a donation to A Soldier’s Child Foundation. 

Field of Flags Photo Gallery