Ben Logan students fellowship with veterans
Students from all grade levels of Benjamin Logan Schools came together Monday to celebrate and honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during Veterans Day activities at Benjamin Logan High School.
Veterans were recognized during a breakfast hosted by the school district Monday at Ben Logan Schools. (BENJAMIN LOGAN SCHOOLS PHOTO)
The morning began with a breakfast for the veterans prepared and served by the BLHS student government leaders.
After breakfast, veterans and pupils gathered in the gym for a welcome speech by senior Mason Hammer. The Benjamin Logan Elementary fourthgrade choir directed by Tyler Young then sang “Do You Wanna Know Freedom” and the BLHS class presidents shared an open letter of gratitude.
Several eighth-grade social studies students read poems they wrote about the meaning of Veterans Day. The BLHS Concert Band, under the direction of Myles Bowers, played the “Armed Forces Salute” as BLHS Principal Mark Butler asked the service men and women of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard to stand as their branch was called.
The members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America presented the local heroes with a gift of tasty treats, while the service members stood to tell the audience their names and share a little information about themselves and their service.
Bob Fawcett, who was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1972 and proudly served for two years, including 13 months in the Republic of South Korea, was the featured speaker for the ceremony. He also is a retired educator of Benjamin Logan High School, where he taught in the special education department and coached many sports for 28 years.
The program was concluded by the playing of Taps by BLHS band members senior Davis Downing and sophomore Brice Shump.
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ILHS tradition offers thanks for veteran sacrifices
Indian Lake High School students honored local service members on Veterans Day with the ninth annual FCCLA Freedom Breakfast and Assembly.
Members of the ILHS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America organization served up casseroles and coffee to dozens of local veterans during the breakfast in the auxiliary gym.
Then the group moved in to the auditorium for a special salute from the entire student body including music from the ILHS Chorale and several videos.
Logan County Veterans Administration Commissioner and President Ray Stamm was the featured speaker.
As a son of two veterans, a veteran himself and the Past District and Post Commander of VFW Post 173, Stamm said it’s easy to show your appreciation.
“If you see a veteran any day, tell them thank you for their service. It means a lot to them.”
He also shared a special message to the veterans in the crowd.
“Those who have not served will never fully understand what you were required to do….Remember you are loved.”
At the conclusion of the program, Indian Lake High School students came forward to shake hands with and thank the veterans in attendance.
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Patriotic greeting
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Circle of support
West Liberty-Salem elementary students honored more than 70 veteran family members Monday morning in a Veterans Day performance and reception. Students formed a circle around the veterans in attendance to sing Thank you, Soldiers, and God Bless America. Each military branch individually, asking the service members to stand when they heard their branch mentioned during Armed Forces Medley. (WEST LIBERTY-SALEM SCHOOLS PHOTO APPEARS IN TUESDAY’S EXAMINER)