Cunningham, TN – The Montgomery Central Elementary School gave salute our Military in honor of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 10th, with their annual “Veteran’s Day Celebration” program. Students kindergarden through 5th grade participated in the event with group performances as well as grade level performances.
The program began at 9:00am in the MCES gymnasium. Several area veterans and current members of the Armed Services were on hand to be honored. There was a large turn out for the event with people standing along the walls to hear children paying their respects to our veterans.
The Montgomery Central High School Varsity Color Guard started the program off with the Presentation of the Colors. Each grade sang songs.In between songs, students went to the podium and gave presentations about Veteran’s Day. The student presenting were Emily Rye, Mackenzie Tuttle, Jessica Tirado, Savannah Seidl, MaKaela Britt, Thomas Hardy, Bailey Huff, Avery Moore, Hana Weidner and Olivia Davis.
The guest speaker was Dwight Porter. “Veterans day is a special day for the United States of America,” said Porter. “It is a day set aside to remember the sacrifice of those that gave so much to defend this country we love. So many mothers and fathers gave their children to be soldiers.”
“I think the kids did an awesome job. They were very proud so sing for the veterans today,” MCES Music Teacher Heather Burkeen. “I want to thank everyone for taking time out of their day. I also want to thank our veterans for serving our country.”
The Veteran’s Day Celebration program is listed below:
“Veteran’s Day Celebration”
Montgomery Central Elementary School
November 10th, 2015
Presentation of the Colors | MCHS Varsity Color Guard |
“The Star-Spangled Banner” | All Grades |
Student Presentations | Emily Rye Mackenzie Tuttle |
“One Red, White and Blue” | Grades 2nd-5th |
Student Presentations | Jessica Tirado Savannah Seidl |
“You Are Our Heroes” | Third Grade |
“American Every Day” | Second Grade |
Student Presentations | MaKaela Britt Thomas Hardy |
“Oh, I Love America” | Grades K-1st |
Guest Speaker | Dwight Porter |
“We Will Not Forget” | Fourth Grade |
“The Brave” | Fifth Grade |
Student Presentations | Bailey Huff Avery Moore Hana Weidner |
“Thankful for the U.S. A.” | Grades K-1st |
Student Presentations | Olivia Davis |
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