Faculty, staff and students at Plano's Faith Lutheran School gathered on Tuesday, September 18 with special guests for a public reading of the U.S. Constitution.

The event was one of hundreds of U.S. Constitution readings conducted in cities and towns across the United States to celebrate Constitution Day.

"This event was a way for us to express our respect for our country and for the U.S. Constitution and to remind ourselves, our students and our community that this document is still very relevant today," said Faith Lutheran School Headmaster Rev. Stephen W. Kieser of Wylie. "Too many are not really, truly familiar with the U.S. Constitution, what it says and what it stands for. Reading it aloud is educational and a good reminder for all of us."

The event featured the presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere.

The event also featured the presentation of colors by the Sons of the American Revolution East Fork-Trinity Chapter, the reading of the U.S. Constitution by members of the military, friends of Faith Lutheran School and others.

About Faith Lutheran School: In 1971, the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas established a four-year-old preschool for children of the congregation. Since then, the school has grown and opened enrollment to others in the community on a tuition basis. Faith Lutheran School is fully accredited and currently provides classes from pre-school three-year-olds through the twelfth grade. School curriculum is based on the classical model of education. The school's educational program also includes both sports and the fine arts. To learn more about Faith Lutheran School, please visit the school's web site at www.flsplano.org or call 972.423.7448.