Vejar students present history quilt to Walnut Mayor

It's not your grandmother's quilt.

Third-graders at Vejar Elementary School in Walnut decided to contribute to the city's 50th anniversary by creating a historical quilt.

No, the quilt isn't 100 years old, but it does cover the city's history through colorful panels designed by the youngsters.

To do so, the 9-year-olds had to research the past to create the quilt in the present for future generations to enjoy.

"This is so touching, it's wonderful. You put so much effort in this and I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your work," Mayor Mary Su told the students on June 2. The students had been bused in to City Hall for the big presentation.