Senator Arthur Orr spoke to Burleson Elementary School Thurs., Sept. 11 commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner. | Joy Haynes

State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, spoke to F.E. Burleson Elementary students about the meaning of “The Star-Spangled Banner” Thur., Sept. 11, and helped them commemorate its 200^th anniversary.

Fourth grade student leaders Isaac Nicholson and Ty Parker introduced Orr and welcomed everyone to the school program.

Orr asked several questions of the students about who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and where. He also reminded the students to appreciate their teachers and school administrators.

“We all need to remember to thank the teachers, aides, lunch ladies, janitorial staff, secretaries and administrators for all the ways they help,” Orr said. “They are helping give you a great education to let you have a successful future. They are very important to this school, our state and our country.”

Fourth graders Kiah Key and Madison McGuire led the students in a patriotic song about America’s founding fathers and the preamble to the Constitution. Music teacher Debra Queen directed the music.

Hartselle Superintendent Dr. Vic Wilson addressed the students, letting them know how proud of them he was.

“Hearing everyone sing that song is definitely an emotional moment,” Wilson said. “I’m so proud of the way you all have listened and participated. ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ and what you have done here today is important, and I am proud of this school.”

Senator Arthur Orr spoke to Burleson Elementary School Thurs., Sept. 11 commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner. | Joy Haynes

Fourth grade student leaders in Burleson Elementary’s commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner are, from left, Kiah Key, Isaac Nicholson, Ty Parker and Madison McGuire. | Joy Haynes

Hartselle Superintendent Dr. Vic Wilson spoke to Burleson Elementary School Thurs., Sept. 11 after Senator Arthur Orr helped them commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner. | Joy Haynes

Fourth graders Madison McGuire, left, and Kiah Key lead Burleson Elementary in a patriotic song during their commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner Thurs., Sept. 11. | Joy Haynes

Senator Arthur Orr spoke to Burleson Elementary School Thurs., Sept. 11 commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner. | Joy Haynes