students honored the nation's veterans during the school's November trip to Washington, D.C., which included a stop at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Four TMS students won the school's essay contest, allowing them the honor of laying a wreath on the legendary landmark.
Mackenzie Bowden, one of the four selected students, wrote her essay on her grandfather Robert Bowden's service in WWII. She said that knowing about the sacrifices soldiers make taught her the importance of honoring veterans.
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"A lot of people don't make it back," she said. "I think it's important that we honor them; it's important for their families and their friends."
Robert Bowden said that he served in the 94th Infantry Division of the Army and that he was "very proud" to hear of his granddaughter's honor.
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Paige Healy, Nick Olson and Shaina Caplan were also chosen to help place the wreath.
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