From left: John Ford, Trace Lester, Brannon Denby, Mike Langford, Dean Lester, John Huffstetler, Mike Wulf, Larry Hume, Derrick Roberts, Shametra Smith, Otis Amy, Sayre Hall, and Whitley Youngblood.
November 11, 2023 (More Photos) - Center High School recognized eight Veterans during their Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the gymnasium. Senior class officers along with the Center High School Band and Mrs. Kerin Curry’s class assisted with the program.
Veterans in attendance were Larry Hume (US Air Force); Mike Langford (US Air Force); John Huffstetler (US Marine); Dean Lester (US Navy Reserve); Mike Wulf (US Army); Derrick Roberts (US Army); Shametra Smith (US Army); and Otis Amy (US Army).
A welcome was given by Class President Sayre Hall followed by Trace Lester leading everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Center High School band then played our nation's National Anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’
A history of Veteran’s Day was read by Brannon Denby. John Ford gave an introduction of American Heroes and asked all veterans in attendance to stand to be recognized. He then read a letter from United States Senator John Cornyn. To read the letter, click here.
Next, Mrs. Kerin Curry’s class did a presentation ‘Veteran - What it Means To Us’ turning veteran into an acronym. Students took turns holding up a poster for each letter while another student described what each letter represented: V -- Victory; E -- Encouragement; T -- Tough; E -- Educate; R -- Resolve; A -- Appreciate; N -- Never (Never forget our veterans who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice.)
The grand finale of the program was a special performance of ‘America, The Beautiful’ by Mr. James Brown followed by closing remarks by Whitley Youngblood.
