Rocky Point Schools Honor Veterans

To commemorate Veterans Day, students and staff members throughout the Rocky Point School District paused to celebrate and remember those who have dedicated their lives in service to the country.

Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School’s annual Veterans Day program honored a number of heroes in attendance through the written word, songs and visual presentations. Members of the fifth grade select chorus, High Notes, performed patriotic songs, such as “The Brave” and a moving rendition of “Taps” on hand chimes; student council representatives shared essays about the importance of celebrating Veterans Day and presented each vet in attendance with a letter of appreciation; and the technology club offered a detailed explanation of the items included on a POW/MIA remembrance table and played a video they created.

Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School second graders also honored local veterans in their lives through song and writing. The grade joined together to perform a song to give thanks and presented the invited heroes with a “medal of honor” they created.

First photo: Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School second-graders give thanks to local veterans during a Veterans’ Day assembly.

Second photo: Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School students welcomed veterans to their celebration.

Photos provided by the Rocky Point School District.