Veterans Day Program



Veterans Day Program

Gracelynn Redwine: Welcome and thank you for coming to our program.

Gene Taylor: Tonight you will hear many songs that celebrate the United States of America.

Andrew Aleman: We will also be honoring all military personnel who have served their country.

Lauren Lee: These brave men and women have protected the freedoms we all enjoy every day.

Micah Brown: They come from every state in this great United States of America.

Braedan Morris: Now that’s what I call teamwork!

Song “Fifty Nifty”

Emma Thomas: Americans have always been proud of the beauty and splendor of our great nation.

Cody Gross: Katharine Lee Bates said it well when she wrote these words to America the Beautiful.

Song “America the Beautiful”

Skyler Matthews: On September 11, 2001, Americans were faced with tragedy we have never experienced before or since.

Jackson Condict: The events of that day were meant to challenge our unity, break our spirit, and destroy our way of life.

Zachary Wilson: But instead, we came together in one voice and resolved to be stronger than ever.

Anthony Tolle: We will never forget that dark day

Holdyn Brooks: and the way so many Americans of different backgrounds came together to help their fellow citizens.

Song “We Remember”

Chet Jewell: While serving in the U.S. Army during World War I, Irving Berlin wrote an American patriotic song that would become known as a second national anthem.

Carson Sturdivant: This song was introduced to the public by singer Kate Smith 20 years later on her Armistice Day radio broadcast.

Skylar Folks: Armistice Day is the anniversary of the symbolic ending of World War I on November 11, 1918.

Carissa Madden: President Woodrow Wilson declared the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919.

Jaden Asberry: It commemorates the agreement signed between the Allies and Germany.

Alex Smith: This was the formal ending of World War I which took effect at 11:00 in the morning - the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."

Kody Linger: The date has become a national holiday in many allied nations to allow people to remember those who were killed during the war.

Hunter Hansen: After World War II, it was changed to Veterans Day in the United States.

Nick Bundrant: and it honors all members of the armed forces.

Lexie Strickland: Now we are pleased to sing “God Bless America”

Song “God Bless America”

Sarah Dockery: At this time, we would like to honor those with special ties to our community here at Central Elementary.

Alex Thomas: We are proud of our family members and friends who have chosen to defend and protect us at home and overseas. This is for you.

Slideshow “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Madison Hankins: These next few songs are for all you enlisted, retired, and reserved.

Wyatt Edwards: When you hear YOUR song, please stand so we can honor you.

Song “Armed Forces Medley”

Despina Smith: Thank you for coming to our program to honor such brave and heroic people. LET FREEDOM RING!

Song “America”

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