Boscawen fifth graders recite the Gettysburg Address in the Hall of Flags.
Boscawen fifth graders recite the Gettysburg Address in the Hall of Flags. Credit: โ€”Courtesy of James Rivers

On June 10, Boscawen Elementary School fifth-grade students recited the Gettysburg Address in the Hall of Flags at the State House. This is a tradition going back more than 20 years. The students memorize the speech and perform for a panel of judges; 12 are selected to speak at the State House.