News-Herald/John Speer

South Tama Elementary School students South Tama Elementary School students recite The Pledge of Allegiance during the opening day flag raising by the Toledo American Legion Post 72 and Sons of the american Legion members for the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at their school in Tama. They include Aaden King, Miguel Hernandez, Sam Garcia (in back), Julian Gomez and Shelby Ford.