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President's Park (White House)
2007 State Tree Sponsors (pg. 2)
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if you wish to go back to view the ornaments from Alabama to New Mexico.
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New York
Salem Central School District and Artist Will Moses
Salem
”Christmas Eve in Rural New York“
Fact: A native New Yorker, Anna Mary Robertson was a renown American Folk Art artist who painted scene of rural life under the name “Grandma Moses”.
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North Carolina
Clay County Schools
Hayesville
”Christmas Tree Ornament“
Fact: Hayesville students were Inspired by the history, cultures and craft traditions of North Carolina.
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North Dakota
Minot Public Schools Community Learning Center Program
Minot
“North Dakota Snow Angels “
(Guinness World Record)
Fact: The ornaments were done by an after-school program that consisting of students in grades K-5.
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Northern Mariana Islands
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Gregoria T. Comacho Elementary Schools
“Island”
Fact: Ornaments made by Gregorio T. Comacho Elementary School fourth, fifth and sixth grade students.
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Ohio
Ohio Valley Quilters
Cincinnati
“Quilted Christmas”
Fact: Ohio Valley Quilter’s Guild was founded in April 1981 by people interested in preserving the heritage of quilts and the art of quilt making.
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Oklahoma
Washington Elementary School
Norman
“Oklahoma's Centennial Celebration”
Fact: Washington`Elementary`School students made their ornaments as a tribute for their state centennial celebration.
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Oregon
Girl Scouts of Santiam Council
Salem
”Trees”
Fact: Girl Scouts of Santiam Council Troop #6 are learning to be respectful of our environment.
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Pennsylvania
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
“Expressions of Childhood”
Fact: The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative museum experiences that inspire joy, creativity and curiosity.
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Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs
and Puerto Rico Department of Education
Arecibo, Bayamon, Caguas, Humacao, Mayaguez, Ponce, San Juan
“Feast of the Three Kings”
Fact: The Arts Program of the Department of Education enlisted schools from municipalities of all seven educational regions across the Island.
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Rhode Island
Providence ¡City Arts! for Youth
Providence
“Cranes in Color”
Fact: !City Arts! worked with a group of second and fourth grade students at CVS Highlander Charter School.
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South Carolina
Lake Murray Elementary School
Lexington
“Gold Star Flag”
Fact: In memory of SPC Thomas D. Caughman of Lexington and all South Carolinians who have given their lives in Operation Enduring Freedom.
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South Dakota
The Mary Chilton Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution
Sioux Falls
“Pheasant” (State Bird)
Fact: Mary Chilton DAR Foundation is a South Dakota organization that provides grants for action and research projects relating to the DAR Chapters in South Dakota.
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Tennessee
Bedford County Arts Council
Shelbyville
“Purple Iris” (State Flower)
Fact: Painted by members of the Arts Council painting class.
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Texas
San Antonio Children’s Museum
San Antonio
“Texas Peace & Pride”
Fact: The San Antonio Children’s Museum is where kids play to learn and adults learn to play.
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Utah
School House Rocks Homework Club
ParkCity
“Life Elevated”
Fact: A group of parents and children who meet each week to work on homework, plan civic events, and do community service projects.
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Vermont
Spaulding High School and Barre Technical Center Campus
Barre
“Maple Leaves”
Fact: Spaulding HS Jr. ROTC Cadets students are striving to become better citizens through the study of leadership, teamwork, wellness, civics and a commitment to community service.
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Virginia
T.S. Dahlgren School
Dahlgren
”Virginia Symbols”
Fact: Arts Club for third to eight grade students. The flowering dogwood is the Virginia state tree and flower.
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US Virgin Islands
St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce, Christev Designs, Artist Jan Mitchell
St. Thomas
“Virgin Islands”
Fact: A unique glass ornament created by nationally renowned artist Jan Mitchell. She also created this year’s ornament for the White House Blue Room Christmas Tree.
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Washington
Hilltop Artists in Residence
Tacoma
"Washington"
Fact: HART is a glass arts program that provides individualized instruction for students who may be struggling academically, socially and/or behaviorally. Young people have an opportunity to learn the art of glass blowing, mosaics, fused glass and beadwork.
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West Virginia
Mountain Artisans and Cabin Creek Quilts
Charleston
“West Virginia Stars and Stripes”
Fact: Celebrating its 37th year as a nationally recognized registered brand, Cabin Creek Quilts’ products portray superb craftsmanship and award-winning designs. They craft bold, original, distinctive, one-of-a-kind creations inspired by traditional quilt designs using vibrant, designer fabrics.
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Wisconsin
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc.
Milwaukee
“Childhood Delights”
Fact: The ornaments were created by the patients and families at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the second year in a row.
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Wyoming
Magic City Enterprises/VSA of Wyoming
Cheyenne
“Christmas in Yellowstone”
Fact: A group of adults with developmental disabilities at 12 volunteer sites in Cheyenne who work on community service projects.
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Did You Know?
The land that comprises Lafayette Park had been used as a race track, a showplace for caged animals, a graveyard, a slave market, and an encampment for soldiers, as well as for many political protests and celebrations that continue today.
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Last Updated: December 20, 2007 at 20:31 EST |
