The "moses hats" have arrived!

     The stage is set!  Three tables, all in a row from the front door to the back of the room, covered in long white and red tablecloths, are set with red serving platters for snacks and goodies.  On the first table a tall tin raindeer stands to greet you.  Red tin Santas are lined up on the piano in the hopes of singing, "Ho, ho, ho!"
     And all around the room, up against the walls, are tables filled with the "moses hats."
     I imagine you're wondering what "moses hats" are.  They are sights to behold!
     They are paper creations, paper hats, carefully crafted out of newspapers and colored papers, painstakingly twisted, cut, tied and glued together.
     They are 46 inspirations created by the 7th grade visual arts students from Willie J. Williams school here in Moultrie, Georgia.  Their teacher is Alisha Montgomery, and through her direction she has stirred the souls of these children into making remarkable art constructions.
     As I strolled the room and looked at each hat, I saw some amazing demonstrations of artistic skill in concept,construction, visual effect, and titles of deep thought. 
     Outstanding in concept was:  Flower Power by Payton Snipes, The Rock Star by Fernando Bautista, The Hat With No Face by Kisheu Patel, and Holy Moses by David Garza.
     Outstanding in construction was: The Hat by John Burdon, Samurai Hat by Gabriel Evans, To Creep by Jaleel Bell, and Dumb-Dumb Hat by Korey Meisner.
     Outstanding in visual effect was:  Flower Power by Payton Snipes (again), Christmas Presents by Josie Moore, Christmas Gift by Keyonna Brown, and Spirit of the Wind by Nathan Stone.
     Outstanding in Name was: Crazy and Old but Back in Style, The Hidden Garden, Wedding Kiss, The Tank, Dread Head, and Laffy Taffy.
     All of these hats, and even the ones I didn't mention, are exceptional.  The young people who made the hats are more exceptional.  They deserve a big round of applause.
     But don't take my word for all of this.  Come see the art exhibit for yourself.
     A reception will be held this evening in the auditorium, 6:30 to 7:30.  You will be amazed at the creativeness of our school children and delighted by the gifts that Alisha Montgomery has given to her students through her amazing teaching.
     The Children's Library of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library is delighted to host this special event.  Watch us grow!