Dr. Belmarez addresses the assembled veterans.
Military veterans from across South Texas converged on the S-T ISD Events Center Gymnasium Thursday morning for breakfast and a special program in their honor. "I was very impressed," said World War II veteran Jesse Laing. "For such a small school to put on such an impressive program to honor veterans says a lot about the school system. You can bet I'll be telling everyone I know what a great district you have here." Mr. Laing is the grandfather of S-T ISD teacher Gwynetta Hoelscher and a Purple Heart recipient who served from "Africa to Germany" during World War II.
Superintendent Dr. Brett Belmarez welcomed veterans to the event and thanked them for their service to our country. The "Presentation of Colors" ceremony was performed by members of VFW Post 9170 of Beeville. All present joined elementary students in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Star Spangled Banner performed by the "Mighty Bobcat Band." Junior High students Sal Soto and Sara Rix recited a brief history of Veterans Day. A select group of students took part in a dramatic candle lighting ceremony with each candle representing a past war. Finally, S-T Junior soloist Victoria O'Brien was joined by 4th and 5th grade students in a beautiful rendition of "American Tears."
Following the special presentations, students were called forward to accept honorary certificates on behalf of family members who served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
The program closed with special recognition of current S-T ISD students Mark Ponce and Travis Campbell, who recently enlisted in the armed forces, and the performance of "Taps" by Bobcat trumpeters Stephanie Schirmer and Trevor Dragon.
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Junior High students Sal Soto and Sara Rix present a "History of Veteran's Day."
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