An assembly where America’s story unfurls one flag at a time: real historical flags, colonial dress, and the stories behind every star and stripe.
Captain Flag is a 45-minute school assembly about the birth of the United States and the flags that flew over it. Students meet the Grand Union Flag, the rattlesnake of “Don’t Tread on Me,” the first Stars and Stripes and the star that Utah added in 1896, and they learn why each one matters.
DeVaughn Simper presents about 20 elementary assemblies a year across the Salt Lake Valley, bringing real flags from his collection of more than 1,800.
“People ask me if it’s tough holding kids’ attention, and it never is.”
Each flag opens a chapter of America’s beginnings, told at a level every grade can follow.
America’s first flag had 13 stripes for 13 colonies, with the British flag in the corner. Students find out why.
A coiled rattlesnake on a yellow field and a bold warning: “Don’t Tread on Me.”
On June 14, 1777, Congress chose 13 stars and 13 stripes. That’s why we celebrate Flag Day.
15 stars, 15 stripes, and the flag over Fort McHenry that inspired our national anthem.
Utah became the 45th state, and its star joined the flag on July 4, 1896.
50 stars for 50 states, and 13 stripes for the colonies where it all began.
One fast-moving, interactive assembly that fits a single class period.
Large schools split into two or three groups on the same day.
Historical flags from a collection of more than 1,800, with hands-on moments for students.
Every assembly ends with student questions, and there are always plenty.
Prices are per school visit. Every assembly includes everything below.
One 45-minute assembly for up to about 250 students.
Same school, same day. Two assemblies are $900 in all.
Middle school, high school, JROTC and civics classes, with deeper content.
Outside the Salt Lake Valley: the fee plus reasonable travel, quoted in advance.
Teacher and staff flag-protocol training is quoted separately.
Secondary schools, JROTC units, civics and history classes and student government get the grown-up version of the story, with room for real discussion.
About 45 minutes, including time for student questions.
Up to about 250 students per assembly. Larger schools usually book two or three assemblies on the same day, at $300 for each one after the first.
Captain Flag is written for elementary students. Middle schools, high schools, JROTC units and civics classes get a deeper version on flag law, protocol and design.
Yes. Students see historical flags up close, some help hold them, and everyone learns how to handle a flag with respect.
A gym, auditorium or multipurpose room works well. Tell us about your room when you book and DeVaughn will plan the setup.
Many schools use their assembly budget, PTA or PTO funds, donations or grants. You’ll receive an invoice for an educational assembly that your school can submit.
Anywhere in Utah and the Intermountain West. Travel outside the Salt Lake Valley is quoted in advance.
Yes. Flag-protocol training for administrators, custodial staff and student leaders is quoted separately.
Pick a date, tell us how many students, and DeVaughn will take it from there.
