On Monday, State Representative Carol Alvarado visited Freeman students and staff. In honor of Columbus Day, Alvarado read a book to two bilingual second grade classes. She also presented a flag that had previously flown over the Capitol in Austin. Event photos follow.

(Left) Two members of the Freeman Safety Patrol, Marisa Yanez and Mikey Gutierrez, graciously accepted the flag on behalf of the school. (Right) Second grade students Evelin Hernandez, Paula Cuervo and Angel Hernandez pose for a quick picture with Alvarado.