Veteran's Day Observance
by: Hannah Albers
Germantown Elementary observed Veteran’s Day on November 10th
with an all-school assembly. Students in grades Pre-K through grade
8 were decked out in red, white, and blue. Eighteen local veterans
attended. Brenden Tonnies, David Foppe, and Kevin Albers played the
drums as the Joe Langenhorst and some fellow veterans posted the
colors. Special guests, Fr. Buester and Rich Bagby said a few words
and led the students in the Pledge of Allegiance. Superintendent,
Mr. Weber, thanked everyone for coming and thanked the veterans.
The principal, Mrs. Zurliene, spoke about what a veteran is, proper
respect, and the important symbolism behind the American flag.
Frank Leonard, commander of the Germantown Legion, asked all the
veterans to share what branch of the military they served in and
their years in service. Tony Parr, a veteran and teacher at
Germantown, was invited to speak about his military service. Ben
Koch explained the meaning behind each fold of when the flag is
folded. Three junior high students, Blake Beckmann, Claire
Langenhorst, and Jessica Becker were asked to read their essays on
Veteran’s Day. A video tribute called, “God Bless the USA” sung by
Lee Greenwood, was played while everyone sung along. In closing,
Maggie Fields, Lexi Hemker, Ben Lampe, Quinton Huelsmann, Olivia
Thiesing, and Brianne Hellmann played the taps while everyone
paused in silence to remember all those that have gone before us.
The veterans marched out on that solemn note. Germantown would like
to thank anyone who helped in planning this special assembly.
