Three classes of Lee third graders walked to Carveth Village where they led the Pledge of Allegiance, sang and signed the National Anthem, and offered a rousing rendition of "You' re a Grand Ol’ Flag” to the residents.
Names of veterans living or working at Carveth were called with students offering a salute of honor to each one. Veterans also happily accepted a personal drawing using the uniforms of the branch they served in and signatures from students.
Page students had their own honored veteran attend their school for the day. Michele Wilson, who is the mother of fifth-grade teacher Jacki Schneider, was the honored guest. She brought in some items she saved from her years of service in the U.S. Army. She also answered many questions from all the students about why she entered the Army, what her job was like in the Army and how she got through tough times.
Wilson is a 1976 graduate of TK Schools and enlisted in the Army right after graduation. “I had no idea what I wanted to do when I graduated and this gave me the opportunity to see the world and meet a lot of people,” she said.
She said the Army offered her discipline and a strict regimen. “You always knew what was expected of you,” she said.
After serving one tour, she left the Army - but not forever. She went back 12 years later, joining the reserves just before the Gulf War started. She was called back into active duty and served in Saudi Arabia.
In all, she served seven years. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be the honored veteran here,” she said. “I was happy to serve and I’m happy to share my story with students.”
She said she hopes students are learning the important role the military plays for the country and that the people who serve should be honored and revered.
Other teachers and staff at Page also brought displays of pictures, clothing and other items from their family history of military service. Displays included pictures, letters, old uniforms, honors and awards, medals, and even examples of Meals Ready to Eat. Students were also encouraged to bring in their own family history and share stories they knew.
Forman brought in many of her own items to display for her grandfather and great-grandfather who served in World War I and World War II. Her great-grandfather, Charles Lund Sr., was an ambulance driver in World War I and her grandfather Charles Lund II, was an Air Force mechanic.
Throughout the day, classrooms could go through the hallways to look at the many displays and read more about the people who served.
Three classes of Lee third graders walked to Carveth Village where they led the Pledge of Allegiance, sang and signed the National Anthem, and offered a rousing rendition of "You' re a Grand Ol’ Flag” to the residents.
Names of veterans living or working at Carveth were called with students offering a salute of honor to each one. Veterans also happily accepted a personal drawing using the uniforms of the branch they served in and signatures from students.
Page students had their own honored veteran attend their school for the day. Michele Wilson, who is the mother of fifth-grade teacher Jacki Schneider, was the honored guest. She brought in some items she saved from her years of service in the U.S. Army. She also answered many questions from all the students about why she entered the Army, what her job was like in the Army and how she got through tough times.
Wilson is a 1976 graduate of TK Schools and enlisted in the Army right after graduation. “I had no idea what I wanted to do when I graduated and this gave me the opportunity to see the world and meet a lot of people,” she said.
She said the Army offered her discipline and a strict regimen. “You always knew what was expected of you,” she said.
After serving one tour, she left the Army - but not forever. She went back 12 years later, joining the reserves just before the Gulf War started. She was called back into active duty and served in Saudi Arabia.
In all, she served seven years. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be the honored veteran here,” she said. “I was happy to serve and I’m happy to share my story with students.”
She said she hopes students are learning the important role the military plays for the country and that the people who serve should be honored and revered.
Other teachers and staff at Page also brought displays of pictures, clothing and other items from their family history of military service. Displays included pictures, letters, old uniforms, honors and awards, medals, and even examples of Meals Ready to Eat. Students were also encouraged to bring in their own family history and share stories they knew.
Forman brought in many of her own items to display for her grandfather and great-grandfather who served in World War I and World War II. Her great-grandfather, Charles Lund Sr., was an ambulance driver in World War I and her grandfather Charles Lund II, was an Air Force mechanic.
Throughout the day, classrooms could go through the hallways to look at the many displays and read more about the people who served.