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NewsMarch 21, 2013
Missouri Flag Centennial assembly
Alma Schrader Elementary School marks the 100th year of the Missouri State Flag in a program Thursday, March 21. The flag was designed by Marie Watkins Oliver of Cape Girardeau in 1913.
Fred Lynch
Emma McDougall, left, points out the details of the Missouri State Flag, held by Ella Rhodes who portrayed the flag's designer, Marie Watkins Oliver.
Emma McDougall, left, points out the details of the Missouri State Flag, held by Ella Rhodes who portrayed the flag's designer, Marie Watkins Oliver.
Lillabeth Mason sits with her father, Joe Mason, after the two sang "A Rose for Cape Girardeau" by Jess E. Thilenius at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Lillabeth Mason sits with her father, Joe Mason, after the two sang "A Rose for Cape Girardeau" by Jess E. Thilenius at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Alma Schrader students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Alma Schrader students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Jerry Ford plays "Shenandoah" with the Alma Schrader fourth grade choir at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Jerry Ford plays "Shenandoah" with the Alma Schrader fourth grade choir at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
State Sen. Wayne Wallingford presents a proclamation from Gov. Jay Nixon recognizing the Missouri Flag Centennial.
State Sen. Wayne Wallingford presents a proclamation from Gov. Jay Nixon recognizing the Missouri Flag Centennial.
State Rep. Kathy Swan presents a proclamation from Gov. Jay Nixon recognizing the Missouri Flag Centennial.
State Rep. Kathy Swan presents a proclamation from Gov. Jay Nixon recognizing the Missouri Flag Centennial.
Dr. Adam Criblez, director of the Center for Regional History at Southeast Missouri State University, describes typical life in Cape Girardeau in 1913.
Dr. Adam Criblez, director of the Center for Regional History at Southeast Missouri State University, describes typical life in Cape Girardeau in 1913.
Rebecca Gentry directs the Alma Schrader fourth grade choir in "Meet Me In St. Louis" at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Rebecca Gentry directs the Alma Schrader fourth grade choir in "Meet Me In St. Louis" at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Mayor Harry Rediger presents a history of the Missouri State Flag.
Mayor Harry Rediger presents a history of the Missouri State Flag.
Alma Schrader School principal Ruth Ann Orr holds the Missouri State Flag with Ella Rhodes, who portrayed the flag's designer, Marie Watkins Oliver, at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
Alma Schrader School principal Ruth Ann Orr holds the Missouri State Flag with Ella Rhodes, who portrayed the flag's designer, Marie Watkins Oliver, at the Missouri Flag Centennial assembly.
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Alma Schrader Elementary School marks the 100th year of the Missouri State Flag in a program Thursday, March 21. The flag was designed by Marie Watkins Oliver of Cape Girardeau in 1913.

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