Saturday, November 20, 2010
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .With their hands placed over their hearts, kindergartners of West Boulevard Elementary sang, "God Bless America" for students, staff and military veterans Nov. 11 during their lunch period. The Veteran's Day luncheon involved all grades and veterans from the community.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .United States Army Maj. Dennis Sleva ate with his daughter, Allison, during West Boulevard Elementary's Veteran's Day luncheon.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .West Boulevard Elementary kindergartner Matthew Beil (left) invited his grandfather, David, to join him for lunch Nov. 11 for the school's Veteran's Day luncheon. Veterans received a red carnation to wear and cards from the students.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .West Boulevard Elementary lunch lady Tammy Jacobs (left) rung students and veterans out as they passed through the lunch line Nov. 11. Faculty and staff members wore red, white and blue to show their appreciation to military veterans.
Military veterans got a free lunch Nov. 11 at West Boulevard Elementary during a special event in their honor.
Veterans from all branches and generations were invited to the school for a Veteran’s Day luncheon where they were able to enjoy lunch with the students. Some grades made special cards for the veterans, while others paraded around in red, white and blue hats.
Students smiled and clapped as the service members walked to the lunch tables next to them. First-grader Brittany Sellers, while talking to a friend, said, “I love the veterans,” as she watched them take their seats.
The kindergartners made a special performance during the luncheon. While holding the U.S. flag, and with their hands placed over their hearts, they sang “God Bless America.”
Veterans were given red carnations to wear to distinguish them from others. The event was sponsored by the school PTA.