Veterans DayStudents, parents, teachers, and
veterans celebrate Veterans Day through our annual assembly and reception given in honor
of the veterans in our community.
Last year the band, choir, and orchestra performed
patriotic selections separately and an arrangement of "God Bless America" all
together. Mrs. McCoy-Jackson welcomed everyone and turned the program over to the
Student Council officers, who provided information about the origins of Veterans Day, and
read the presidential proclamation declaring Veterans Appreciation Week.
Student contest winners read their essay and poems telling
what freedom meant to the authors. You'll want to read these documents. They
are moving.
7th Grade Winner (2004), "Thanks for our Freedom"
8th Grade Winner
(2004), "Freedom Never Dies"
8th Grade Winner
(2004), "Thank You for our Freedom"
A reception was given in honor of the veterans who were our
guests. Student Council officers and PALS acted as hosts and hostesses for the
reception. These students also ushered guests to their seats in the gym where the
assembly was held.
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