Early in the school year, the YEA! steering committee meets to begin planning for the big event in May. Teachers are contacted to remind them to use YEA! Day as an inspiration for class art projects and individual artwork throughout the school year. FEBRUARY Beginning in February of each year, invitations...

It was many years ago, probably the fourth or fifth year of YEA!, when the city of Evanston loaned us a rather rickety flatbed wagon to serve as our stage for the performing arts. It was a sight to behold. Old, worn car tires that were nearly bald, and a fold out platform that was hardly safe for children...