The playing of the National Anthem before games dates back to either the 1st or 2nd World War when it was done as a sign of respect and patriotism for those serving their country. It is one of the few meaningful things in that vein that continue today, a sign of respect for both Canadian and US citizens. The best was when Father Gary used to sing the Canadian Anthem at RPI in French (and I went to Union) ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: anthems Author: [log in to unmask] at Internet-USA Date: 11/18/98 11:44 AM I like Deron's idea, too. Display the national flags for all the members on your team. As to anthems, it is a dumb idea to play the National Anthem before all sporting events. What has the anthem to do with the event? And its played so often now it meaningfulness has become diluted. Thus, I would scrap it altogether. Tom Rowe [log in to unmask] ==================================== Home of Division 3 National Champion Pointers 89, 90, 91 & 93 and National Runners Up 92 & 98 ==================================== HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List. HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.