Constitutional scholar Dr. Thomas L. Krannawitter mesmerized the audience with “Tragedy & Triumph,” the riveting true story of the world’s greatest anti-slavery movement ever. In addition to the evening’s keynote, the National Anthem was sung by Kevin Lundberg, the opening prayer was giving by Jaime Rodriquez of Calvary Severance, Ascent Classical Academy led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, the Northern Colorado Student Collaboration Choir led us in an array of patriotic songs, the Weld County Commissioner U.S. Constitution Contest award winners were recognized, the Northern Colorado Colonials mixed and mingled throughout the evening, and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office presented and retired colors. To end the evening, Liberty Common School Headmaster Bob Schaffer had students on the edge of their seats as he delivered Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. The event was held at Severance High School auditorium.