Veterans Day celebration at C-G-D

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows went all-out to thank veterans for their service during their Veterans Day celebration on November 11. The ceremonies included music, introductions of veterans in different branches of the military, and involvement by many different grades in the school district.

Music included performances by the high school band and choir and two songs sung by fourth grade students, directed by elementary music teacher Emily Greenfield, thanking veterans. Other students shook hands with veterans and demonstrated the symbolic folding of the American Flag.

Dennis Mraz, commander of Clarion’s VFW post 2612 explained that in conjunction with the Heartland Museum, the post had endeavored to interview local WWII veterans this summer. They were able to find and interview 15 veterans, amassing 10 hours of footage. A cut of each of the interviews was presented at the assembly.

For the full story and more photos, see the November 19 edition of the Monitor.