Alicia Sacramone

The past two weeks, most of America has been consumed by the Olympics.  In Winchester, MA, residents have been closely following women's gymnastics, cheering on hometown athlete Alicia Sacramone.  Before the Olympics began a sign was hung in the center of town wishing Alicia good luck.  

Shortly after, hand made and printed signs wishing her luck started to pop up in store windows.   With elections in the near future, it was exciting to see the entire town united on one thing: pride in Alicia.  Alicia came home from the olympics with a silver medal and was welcomed back with a sign on the opposite side of the bridge.

There was also a parade in her honor including police cars/motorcycles, a marching bad, cheerleaders, young gymnasts (ankle braces and all) and more.  I wish I had gotten better pictures, but it was packed!  Everyone came out for the parade and were so enthusiastic and excited to welcome her home.  At the end of the day, not only was I proud of Alicia, I was proud of the way this town was so excited for her and went to such extents to show her (and show her off).  She really helped put us on the map this month!

Thank you Alicia for representing our nation and town!