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| Chorus performs patriotic songs Monday at school's Veterans Day program. |
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| Principal Linda Coppola reads names of the veterans related to students and staff. |
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| Eighth grader Brandon Coletta was recognized for taking third place at the state level in a "True American Hero" essay contest sponsored by the Catholic War Veterans. His essay will now be judged at a national competition. With him is Evelyn Browning, President, Ladies Auxiliary, St. Michael's Post 1562, Catholic War Veterans in Derby. Coletta wrote about his father who died of cancer in 2002. |
The honorees listen to the program.
Derby resident Bernard Williamson, a Korean War-era veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, plays Taps outside the school.
Below are a few photos of students greeting and thanking veterans after the program.
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Kudos to Principal Linda Coppola for teaching students the importance of honoring those who serve in the Armed Forces.
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