From parades to ceremonies, schools across the county held Veterans Day celebrations to honor the men and women in their communities who have served in the United States military.
Braelinn, Sara Harp Minter, and Peachtree City Elementary schools hosted a breakfast for veterans within the school community.
Many schools like Oak Grove, Peeples, and Robert. J Burch Elementary participated in annual Veterans Day parades where students and faculty lined the hallways singing military songs while veterans walk through.
Veterans Day assemblies were a way Bennett’s Mill Middle, Fayetteville Elementary, and Huddleston Elementary honored veterans. Veterans from the community, faculty, and staff were recognized for their service.
In addition to the Veterans Day assembly, Rising Starr, Flat Rock, and Whitewater Middle schools hosted receptions for all veterans and their families.
Cleveland and Kedron Elementary created slideshow presentations dedicated to students’ family members who are veterans, as well as veterans within the community.
Students, faculty, staff, and veterans filled the auditorium where Sandy Creek High’s Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) hosted a special Veterans Day Ceremony.
The AFJROTC cadets presented the colors and performed military customs such as the folding of the American flag. A few of the cadets gave speeches during the ceremony, which included facts about veterans, their service, and their sacrifice.
A slideshow presentation was shown to honor all Sandy Creek faculty and staff who have served in the military.
Local veterans were also in attendance. Each veteran was recognized by his or her branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
A moment of silence took place to honor all fallen soldiers.
