America+the+Beautiful


 * For Friday, send me electronically by end of day. **


 * Application of the Establishment Clause in Schools **


 * Last February we sang America the Beautiful during our assembly for moving into the New High School. The band played the music and the words flashed upon the screen for all to see. The full school choir sang as well. **


 * Should we have done this? Can the school so this in the future? If it can, should the school make changes to how we sing this song, or similar songs containing God or other religious references? **


 * Write approximately 2 pages, double spaced, that answers these questions. **


 * Apply tests, including Lemon, Coercion, and Endorsement. **
 * Check newspapers to see what’s happening in other schools. Make specific references to schools, cases, and anything else useful you can find. **