November 6, 2008  1:15 P.M .    Minnewaska Area High School

Photo credit to Amy Chaffins at Pope County Tribune.
Text Box: History of Veteran’s Day Following World War I, the country marked the signing of the peace agreement as Armistice Day, which became a national day of remembrance. The name was changed to Veterans' Day by Act of Congress on May 24, 1954.  In October of that year, President Eisenhower called on all citizens to observe the day by remembering the sacrifices of all those who fought so gallantly, and through rededication to the task of promoting an enduring peace.  The President referred to the change of name to Veterans' Day in honor of the servicemen of all America's wars.  Excerpts from All About American Holidays by Mayme R. Krythe.

This program has been a collaboration between the schools and our local veteran’s organizations, including:

Minnewaska Area Board of Education

American Legion Post, Starbuck - Roger Larson, Commander

American Legion Post, Lowry - DuWayne Wold, Commander

VFW Post, Glenwood - Gordy Wagner, Commander

American Legion Post, Villard - Larry Zarbok, Commander

VFW Post, Starbuck - John Perry, Commander

American Legion Post, Glenwood - Bob Flemal, Commander

Bob Friesen - American Legion District Past Commander

Hugh Reimer - Veterans Service Officer, Pope County

Palmer Bus Service

Pope County Tribune and Starbuck Times

 

Program

Veterans Entrance and Posting of the Colors (All stand)

National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance

             (Please remain standing)

Welcome by National Honor Society President Robyn Mithun               (Please be seated)

Pope County Men’s Chorus Performance

             “This is My Country” by Don Raye and Al Jacobs

             “Let There Be Peace on Earth” by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller

Service Medley and Recognition

Patriotic Songs by Minnewaska Area Elementary K-4 Students

             “The Spirit of America” by John Jacobson and C. Miller

             “This is America” by Teresa Jennings

Choral Reading by Grade 5 & 6 Students

             Veterans Day Tribute by Joanna Fuchs

Voice of Democracy Essay Winner for 2007-08

             My Role in Honoring Veterans by Justine Hill

Instrumental Performance by MAHS Concert Band

             “Flight of Valor” by James Swearingen

Vocal Performance by MAHS Concert Choir            

             “An American Celebration” by Ed Lojeski

Awarding of High School Diplomas by School Board

Message from the Faculty

Taps and Remembrance (Please stand)

Closing Remarks and Retiring the Colors

(Please remain standing until Veterans have left the gymnasium)

 

Veterans and Guests are invited to the Cafeteria                        for punch and cookies following the program
Minnewaska Area Schools Celebrate Veterans' Day

Special Thanks to the Veteran’s Program Planning Committee.

 

Diane Cordes

Pat Falk

Bob Flemal

Bob Friesen

Shirley Hanson

Pam Hoeper

Dee Johnson

Lyle Katzenmeyer

 

Roger Larson

Robyn Mithun

Gordy Moeller

Greg Ohl

Patrick Osterberg

John Perry

Hugh Reimer

Floyd Palmer

Gordy Wagner

DuWayne Wold

Larry Zarbok