On September 17, kindergartners at Alvarado Elementary School celebrated Flag Day. Starting in 1982, the school has marked the anniversary of Mexican and other Central American republics' independence on this day; as the years have passed, they have added many other countries to honor the heritage of all students in the school. Photo by Pamela Gerard

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