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President's Park (White House)
2007 State Tree Sponsors (pg. 2)
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Page 2 New York - Wyoming
if you wish to go back to view the ornaments from Alabama to New Mexico.
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”.
North Carolina
Clay County Schools
Hayesville
”Christmas Tree Ornament“
Fact: Hayesville students were Inspired by the history, cultures and craft traditions of North Carolina.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oregon
Girl Scouts of Santiam Council
Salem
”Trees”
Fact: Girl Scouts of Santiam Council Troop #6 are learning to be respectful of our environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tennessee
Bedford County Arts Council
Shelbyville
“Purple Iris” (State Flower)
Fact: Painted by members of the Arts Council painting class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 White House is a national stage for world events, an office of the president, a museum of historic artifacts and a home of the First Family. The White House is the only home of a nation's leader regularly open to its citizen free of charge.
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Last Updated: December 20, 2007 at 20:31 EST |
