Liberia, July 13 -- Gbarpolu County Elections Magistrate, Ernest K. McCay Sr., has challenged students of the Farwenta Elementary and Junior High School to embrace patriotism as a lifelong national duty, describing it as the foundation for peace, unity and sustainable national development.

Delivering the keynote address at the school's closing program held on Friday, July 10, in Bopolu City, Magistrate McCay said patriotism extends far beyond symbolic acts such as waving the national flag or singing the national anthem, stressing that genuine patriotism is demonstrated through daily acts of honesty, discipline, respect and service to others.

Addressing students, teachers, parents and invited guests, the Elections Magistrate indicated t...