We pulled up our truck next to the Nelson school yesterday and were told there were "festivities" planned. Wow. Little did we know! A few eighth grade boys came out to help us unload and create a little display of all the instruments in their schoolyard. Then the entire school came out for assembly, pronounced us King and Queen and started a grade by grade parade past us! Presented us with a plaque, beads and Zulu coconuts ( one of the "throws" from the huge all black parade on Mardi Gras day, and a coveted collectors item) and MANY thanks, really to all of you who donated as well. Photographers were snapping as I handed a check for $1300 to Ava Lee, the principal you see with us in the photo. A last minute surprise was a few members of the "Rebirth Brass Band" showing up to serande the children as they boarded their school buses for home. -Chris
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