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Veterans' Day Program

November 11, 2008

by Rita Heithoff on November 11, 2008

The VFW and American Legion advance the colors

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The VFW and American Legion advance the colors

Elgin Public Schools hosted the annual Veterans’ Day program on November 11, 2008.  People attending the event were able to watch a slideshow by Paula Jensen of the area veterans, when they served and what branch of the military they were in before the program. 

The VFW and American Legion advanced the colors to open the program.  Principal, Corey Fisher led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the Elgin High Band playing the Star Spangled Banner.  Elgin Public senior, Linsey Bode gave the Invocation. 

The Elgin High Band played “Anchors Away” and “Gallant Marines March” for the large crowd.  Nathan Dierks of Pope John presented a patriotic reading followed by a “Welcome and Recognition of Veterans” by Corey Fisher.  Colonel Roma J. Amundson  of the Nebraska Army National Guard gave the Veterans’ Day Address.  She presented examples of several of the flags that have flown over our country since revolutionary times and gave a brief history of each with the assistance of the Seventh Grade.

Colonel Amundson’s talk was followed by a patriotic reading by EHS senior, Chris DeWald.  The combined choirs of Elgin Public and Pope John sang “Song for the Unsung Hero” and “Before You Go” under the direction of Mrs. Deb Jones and Mrs. Pat Miller.

A large crowd was on hand for the program

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A large crowd was on hand for the program

The program concluded with the playing of Taps by EHS band members Gabe Wiegand and Nash Schindler.  The American Legion and VFW retired the colors.

Standing ovation for our Veterans

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Standing ovation for our Veterans

 SS-2008 Veterans' Day Program

To view the powerpoint presentation that was shown before today's program, please click below:

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