A color guard of Boy Scouts marched through the retouched courtyard of M.E.A.D. Alternative with a flag in tow Thursday morning. The weeks of hard work from Eagle Scout Chris Bailey led to a flag being raised over the school for the first time.

“It was my idea of patriotism,” Bailey said. He continued, “I saw that it was a pubic school with no flag flying. It posed a problem with me, so I decided that it would be a good idea to do this.”

In the gathering crowd of parents and students, Bailey’s father was present. Ed Rosell was there all along, not just as a father but also as his scout master.

“I’m extremely proud,” Rosell said. He continued, “This program has helped turn him around. He was a kid heading down the wrong direction. Now he’s on the right path.”

Remember Caden Davis? He's the 11-year-old guitar prodigy we introduced you to back in February. You can watch the story here:

http://www.kxly.com/localvideo/index.html?v=24727

If you'd like to see Caden play live, he will be at the Knitting Factory on Saturday, July 30. Tickets are free for those 21 and older; $5 for those under 21. Also performing are local bands White Knuckle, Freak System and In Averie. Doors open at 7pm.

For more information, or for tickets: http://sp.knittingfactory.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=52721