Beach Street Students Honor Veterans

In recognition of Veterans Day, staff and students at West Islip’s Beach Street Middle School were encouraged to bring in photographs of family members, friends and neighbors who have served in the U.S. armed forces, which were then prominently displayed in the school’s Wall of Honor showcase.

“This was a way to honor all of the men and women who have served to protect our country’s values and way of life, and at the same time, show our students that these men and women are actually people in our community and part of our families,” said Principal Andrew O’Farrell. “We believe that visually displaying veterans, who are directly connected to the Beach Street students, on the Wall of Honor makes the significance of Veterans Day relevant and helps the students understand that it is every citizen’s responsibility to protect our freedom.”

Caption: (From left) Beach Street Middle School security guard and Marine Corps veteran Sean Kearon; students Joseph Rooney, Vito Postiglione, Madison Munoz, Alexandra Getfield and Mikayla Rueda; and sixth grade teacher and Navy veteran Reanna Fulton recognized Veterans Day at the school’s Wall of Honor showcase.

Photo by West Islip School District.