Lawrence-Nelson High School senior; Nathan Elledge explains his Artwork at the Veterans' Day Program at the Lawrence-Nelson school Friday. He said: "I created the Air Force plaque using wood, spray paint, and acrylic paint. I used the cravy Machine in the shop to carve the Air Force emblem. After today, it will be sent to a current member of the Air Force." All of the senior class contributed to the program honoring military veterans. Photo courtesy of Kylee Haba.
Lawrence-Nelson kindergarten students: Ellie Theer, Weston Kucera and Beckett Bohlen read their story about Veterans Day as part of the school Veterans Day Program. Photo by Kylee Haba.
The end of World War One officially came on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Within several years after that countries started using that date to honor those who died in that war. The day came to be called "Armistice Day."
In 1947, after World War Two, various observances to honor the military service men who died in all war started calling the day "Veterans Day."
Today, 105 years later, Veteran's Day still give honor and recognition to those who died. It is also used as a means to recognize all who served America by their service. The final piece for the day is that the day is used to help educate the younger generations about the problems of war and the promises of freedom.
Veterans in Lawrence and Nelson were recognized Friday at the schools in each community.
In Nelson, the program was started with the Nelson American Legion's Presentation of the Colors followed by the National Anthem sung by the L-N High School Choir.
The program was organized by Mr. Decker Brown and presented by members of the senior class of L-N. The theme of the program was an expression of 'What Veterans' Day Means To Me.' The senior class members answered that question in various ways ranging from art exhibits to the telling of interviews with veteran servicemen to military keepsakes from WWII.
The veterans, family, friends and senior class members all enjoyed a brief lunch following the ceremony.
The elementary school program (organized and directed by Kristen Janda, music instructor) was held Friday afternoon. It opened with the Lawrence American Legion Color Guard Presentation of the Colors in the school gym. The children led the Pledge of Allegiance and the program began with the singing of a series of songs with the final song a melody of the branches of the U. S. military service. Each class of children then read poems or readings or notes of thanks to the veterans. Individual thank you cards were presented to the Veterans.
Each program had reports of the Boy's State and Girl's State program given by senior class members: Bailey Ceder, Claire Himmelberg, Nathan Elledge, Connor Janda and Rocky Miller.
Each program ended with the playing of "Taps" by Mrs. Vavra, music instructor.
Refreshments were provided for all attendees.
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