As Gene Witt Elementary's first-grade class sang the Star Spangled Banner, Brittany Baker held up her cell phone with one hand while covering her heart with the other.
It appeared her husband, Joe Baker, was going to miss the Star Spangled Production concert on May 27. However, the Army sergeant who is deployed to the Middle East, was able to enjoy watching their daughter, Ryleigh, sing with a Skype connection.
It was quite the performance as the first-graders sang seven patriotic songs to the delight of the parents who packed Witt's multi-purpose room.
The event ended with a reception that included snacks before the students finished their final day of school before being released for the summer.
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Ryleigh Baker gets to Skype with her dad, Army Sgt. Joe Baker, who is deployed to the Middle East, after her concert at Gene Witt. She is held by mom, Brittany Baker.
Cheryl Buchler hugs her daughter, Gene Witt first-grader Emma Buchler after she spoke in front of the crowd at Witt's Memorial Day Weekend Celebration.
Ariana Rozanski and Noah Horne show their patriotism.
Jeffrey Walters proves it is a Grand Old Flag.
Ryan Wingate, Avery Hackman and Pablo Casaux Montiel walk to the stage for the concert.
Karinzah Williams and Victoria Lozano Cabrales get ready for the program's opening song.
Charlize Norman-Terrazas waves her flag during a song..
Witt students hold their hands over their hearts during a patriotic song.
Lillianne Dickerman spots her family in the crowd and gives a wave.
Old Glory was a prominent figure during Witt's Memorial Day Weekend Celebration.
Parents packed the room to watch the first-graders perform seven patriotic songs.
The concert was delayed a few minutes due to technical difficulties getting Sgt. Joe Baker on Skype from the Middle East.
Sgt. Joe Baker, deployed in the Middle East, was able to watch his daughter, Witt first-grader Ryleigh Baker, perform in the concert.
Graham Schlick-Trask recites his patriotic lines.
Brittany Baker connects with deployed husband Sgt. Joe Baker using Skype during the Star Spangled Banner.
