Argos Community Schools were proud to host several Veterans Day programs this week for students in Grades pre-K thru 12.
Jessica Bradley was the first place winner and Blake Thomas was the second place winner of the Veterans Day Essay Contest at Argos Jr. Sr. High School. Students and faculty in grades 7 through 12 had the opportunity to listen to the winning essays on Friday.
Also, a video presentation was given by Argos High School’s own man on the street reporter, Alex Stearns. Prior to the program Alex questioned several students about the importance of celebrating Veterans Day and asking each student to give a shout out to a special veteran in their lives.
Teacher John Fishburn addressed the students and guests using the theme: “With great privilege comes great responsibility”. Audience members were challenged to fulfill their responsibilities as American citizens based on the rights “endowed by their Creator” which have, in turn, been preserved and protected by the many veterans who chose to serve their country.
The program closed with a video of Lee Greenwood’s song “God Bless the USA” during which students stood up and sang along.
Argos students in Grades 4 through 6 attended a program hosted by David Aker, Vice-President/General Manager of Flags International in which he shared the history and etiquette for correctly displaying and caring for the American flag.
Younger elementary students at Argos attended a program led by Superintendent and Elementary Principal Michele Riise. Riise discussed the importance of what Veterans Day means and what our Veterans have done for our country.
