By Don Steen – Staff Writer • reporter@psci.net
Rockport Elementary’s fifth graders welcomed veterans and family (often one and the same) to their school November 10 for a patriotic program honoring the sacrifices of those who served. Schools across the county participated in such events to herald the upcoming Veterans Day celebrations over the weekend.
Several individual students took center stage to speak of American civics, history, and the traditions associated with the United States military. These naturally included leading the crowd in the National Anthem and other songs, as well as the Pledge of Allegiance. Many students offered pledges of their own as well, vowing to honor the efforts of local veterans.
The event also featured a number of performances by students accompanied by traditional songs such as “You’re a Grand Old Flag” as well as the individual songs associated with each branch of the military. These often involved a chorus of kids proudly waving the flag as they sang their thanks to visiting veterans.
Many students also got a chance to visit with relatives among the assembled veterans and thank them in person before resuming the school day.
Featured Image: A large crowd of students, parents, teachers & faculty, showed up to honor veterans who attended the Rockport Elementary program.
Students displayed flags during the Veteran’s Day program at Rockport Elementary.
Students performed a rendition of “You’re a Grand Ol Flag” for the veterans who attended the program.
Some students whose veteran grandparents and relatives were in attendance got a chance to visit with them and give them hugs and say thank you for their service.
Everyone in attendance of the ceremony did the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the program.
The Rockport Elementary choir sang multiple songs in honor of the veterans at the program.
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The Veterans program brought tears to many eyes. Mrs Neal always does a good program. The students were all respectful at all times. When u can get the littles to sit quiet & take in all the meaning for the program that’s an accomplishment. Proud Veteran mom.
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