If the Shoe Fits...Saylor's Speech

Saylor was given the honor of translating for her class monitor during their school's Chinese Flag Raising Ceremony. Of course, she was the only candidate for the job in her class. It was a cold, windy day, so they were in the large art room (thus the huge busts of world famous artists in the background) instead of the playground where students assemble in rows and columns. Their speeches were broadcast throughout the school on a PA system. When Saylor's class lined up to go to the art room, I noticed she had on somebody else's shoes. Apparently, she was supposed to be wearing white (not periwinkle) tennis shoes. I asked the teacher about it, embarrassed that she might have forced another student to put Saylor's shoes on, but didn't get a clear answer (she just said it didn't matter). Although Saylor had amazing stage presence (thanks KK), others weren't so lucky. As the principle was giving her long speech about doing your best work, several students said their stomachs didn't feel well and needed to be excused. At first, I thought there was a stomach flu that was rampant among the 5th graders, but then realized that each child was supposed to have a turn at the microphone talking about Spring. They all did a great job, and I was so proud of Saylor!