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Mineola High School's American Flag Display Raises Money For Vets

Mineola High School's second annual Veteran Flag Field of Honor will be on display until Thanksgiving.

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MINEOLA, NY — American flags have been planted along Armstrong Road to honor U.S. service members past and present.

They are part of Mineola High School's patriotic outdoor display called Veteran Flag Field of Honor.

Juniors in Francine Sclafani's classes sold dozens of flags, each one of them honoring service members. Their cards are attached to each flag identifying the sponsor and honoree.

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The eleventh graders raised a total of $1,465 through the fundraiser and chose to donate the money to Cooking for Long Island Veterans, according to a press release. The Stony Brook-based organization prepares and delivers home-cooked meals to local vets.

The students presented Cooking for Long Island Veterans with the check at a ceremony on Nov. 10.

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The Veteran Flag Field of Honor will be on display until Thanksgiving.

Here are some photos from the event:

Mineola students presented the organization, Cooking for Long Island Veterans, with a $1,465 check. (Courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District)
During the ceremony, members of the Mineola High School Tri-M played the National Anthem. (Courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District)
A student in Francine Sclafani's class spoke during the second annual Flag Field of Honor ceremony. (Courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District)

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