Seymour school shows patriotism, welcomes veterans from Post 10

Bungay students learn about flag history, etiquette

School chorus performs patriotic songs at Wednesday's assembly.

SEYMOUR - The members of Emil Senger Post 10, American Legion of Seymour visited Bungay Elementary School Wednesday to present a Veterans Day program. 

Students performed the Star Spangled Banner, read aloud facts about Veterans Day, and presented Post members with cards and red carnations. 

Post Commander Michael Kearney, at left, spoke about the history of the American flag and the importance of respecting it. 

Kearney pointed out Post member George Wityak, seated on stage with the American flag draped around him, to demonstrate something that one should never do: wear the flag.

Kearney also pointed out several other improper uses of a flag, including hanging it upside down or backwards, using it as a tablecloth, letting it touch the floor, or flying it lower than other flags next to it.

Students and veterans joined hands at the end of the program.

The gym was filled with patriotic spirit.

Several students marched alongside Post members as they marched out.

Student Council members placed flags at the entrance to the school driveway.