Webster Celebrates Ruby Bridges
On Friday, Nov. 14, Daniel Webster Elementary students walked, talked, and dressed in honor of a very important six-year-old: Ruby Bridges.
Bridges made history when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960, becoming a national icon for the Civil Rights movement. Schools across the nation commemorate Ruby’s historic steps each year on Nov. 14 with Ruby Bridges Walk-to-School Day.
“The entire Webster student body and staff participated in Ruby Bridges Day by wearing purple, walking to school, or keeping Ruby’s courage in their hearts,” said Webster PTA President Hannah Emmerich. “Webster’s stellar kindergarten teaching team does a fabulous tee-up, and the tradition is kept alive in age-appropriate discussions for each grade. Webster has a rich heritage of inclusion, and Ruby Bridges is celebrated at Webster for being a courageous Black leader and icon.”
Teachers were encouraged to lead students on a walk around the school grounds since many students take the bus to school. Students then continued the conversation about bringing an end to racism and bullying in their classrooms.