Since the President of the United States, by request from Congress, proclaimed May 1 as Child Health Day in 1928, Sequoyah has observed that day as play day and a May Day festival which is one of the biggest events of the year.  An unusual amount of interest is always manifested on the part of the students in preparing and presenting the outdoor program under the direction of the physical training department.  The work of getting everything in readiness for the program is quite a task but it is always carried out in a satisfactory way.

     During last year's program graceful dances were executed by the tiniest tots as well as the oldest pupils.  One of the elaborate parts of the program was the royal procession and the crowning of the May Queen, Marie Benge.  Another colorful picture was the May pole dance.  Every grade had a May pole with class colors for streamers.  A delicious picnic lunch was served in cafeteria style to everyone at noon.  The afternoon program consisted of various games with everyone participating.  These events were presented on the quadrangle in front of the school building.

     Music for the festival was furnished by the school band assisted by the piano department. -- Sarah Mae Glass, Cherokee, Junior