We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Shown is the fifth and sixth graders singing at the annual Veteran's Day program. They are, l to r: Kolten Honey, Trever Kimmel, Shay Humphreys, Laci Maloney, Lacey Hickel, K'Dee Campbell, Chantry Jorgenson, Charlie Calvert, and Ryanne Briere.
It was an honor to shake hands with these Veteran's this past Wednesday at the Annual Veteran's Day program at the Turner School. Both young and old were given the privilege to thank a Veteran by shaking hands or giving him or her a sincere hug! Thanks to all Veteran's who help protect this great nation!
Veteran's attending the Annual Veteran's Day program hosted by the student council at Turner High School are back row L-R: Dan Liese-Army,Vietnam, Steve Humphreys-U.S.-Navy, Dallas Egbert-Army, Iraq, Lenny Erickson-Air Force, Korean, Jim Reed-Army, Korean, Jack Van Voast-Army, Korean, Jeff Nelson-Army, Desert Storm. Front Row: Norman Spoonheim-Army, Korean, Amy Egbert- Army, Iraq, George Richman, Steve Humphreys-U.S. Navy, Wally Beck-Army, and Brian Anderson-Navy, Vietnam. Other living Veteran's from the Big Flat but weren't present are: Gerald Keller, Ted Olszewski, Myrna Haugen, Dusty Haugen, Don Van Voast, Francis Van Voast, Bruce Goodrich, Ralph Snider, Jim Billmayer, Harlan Krass, Elvyn Wolery, Jim Jenks, Jeremy Allred, Karl Humphreys, Dick Hamilton, Dan Kegel, Charlie Shanefelter, Russell Ritter, Ryan Haugen, Andrew Jones, Christopher Haxton, R.D. Nace. Thanks to each one of these veterans. Your service is appreciated!
The student council of Turner Public School, under the direction of Mr. Donnie Hutton, hosted the annual Veteran's Day program at the Turner School gymnasium. The colors were presented by the American Legion, Post #109 with math teacher, Mrs. Michelle Keller leading the national anthem with others invited to join in.
The crowd that consisted of students, faculty and staff, community, and Auxiliary members filled the gym with patriot pride and emotions as the students welcomed veterans and their branch of military from the Big Flat and surrounding area. The student council showed a short video that explained the pledge fully. They also played a clip made by Johnny Cash of an old tattered flag and its significant meaning to a small community just like ours.
The fifth and sixth grade class sung the army military song. The kids, under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Elissa Zellmer, did a fantastic job of reciting the patriotic song. They plan to learn the other branches of military throughout the year.
At the close of the program, the veterans stood up and the entire crowd went through the line and exchanged hand shakes and emotional hugs in appreciation of the commitment of their service of this great nation. The first and second grade classes colored a soldier coloring page and wrote a short message to present the veterans. Mrs. Elinor Warren sent small flags to be distributed to the young children. They were very happy to receive this wonderful gift.
