Entertainment Schedule

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY ARIZONA CEREMONY: 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Emcees – John Hook & Kari Lake (FOX TV)

• Governor Hunt i.e. Don Shields

• ASU Barrett Choir – Arizona March

• Governor Janice K. Brewer

• Dolan Ellis – 100 Years Brand New

• Yellow Bird Apache Dancers

• Marshall Trimble – History Story

• Ballet Folklorico Esperanza

• Rex Allen, Jr. – I Love You Arizona

USPS FIRST DAY ISSUE CEREMONY: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Presentation of Colors – U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard

National Anthem – Kelly Casias

• Welcome – Charles E. Jones

• Official Dedication – USPS

• Remarks – Governor Janice K. Brewer

ARIZONA ENTERTAINMENT: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Emcee – Dave Pratt

• James Garcia, New Capra Theatre

• Tony Duncan

• Bob Boze Bell

• Pat McCrossan, Irish Cultural Center

• Fiddler Champion Peter Rolland

• Flamenco Del Sol

• Cowgirl Singer Sue Harris

• Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular

• Sec. Ken Bennett and the CTS Band

POLLY ROSENBAUM AWARD: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

In 1999, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records established the Polly Rosenbaum award in recognition of Polly’s tireless support for libraries, museums, archives, and the preservation of Arizona’s rich cultural history. Nominations are made by employees of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, and the members of the Friends of Arizona Archives, and Arizona State Capitol Museum Guild.

POLLY ROSENBAUM WRITING CONTEST WINNERS:

Emcee – Secretary of State Ken Bennett

Grades 7 & 8; Grades 9 & 10; Grades 11 & 12

First, second and third place winners will be recognized in each category

7th & 8th Grade Category

1st Place: Annalyce Graham, West Park Elementary School, Buckeye

2nd Place: Jacqueline Rangel-Gutierrez, West Park Elementary School, Buckeye

3rd Place: Christopher Hayes, Thompson Ranch Elementary School, El Mirage

Honorable Mention: Geoffrey Thomas, Mohave Middle School, Scottsdale

9th & 10th Grade Category

1st Place: Bianca Silva, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley

2nd Place: Emily Sitton, Foothills Academy, Scottsdale

3rd Place: Chad Patterson, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley

Honorable Mention: Mercedes Salazar, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center at South Mountain, Phoenix

11th & 12th Grade Category

1st Place: Boris Yushuvayev, North Canyon High School, Phoenix

2nd Place: Zach Rosten, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley

3rd Place: Aireana Anzures, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley

Honorable Mention: Travis Arbon, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley

Honorable Mention: Carolyn Malone, Dobson High School, Mesa

WAYNE NEWTON: 2p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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