The Southampton High School Mariners Patriot Club, under the direction of Thea Fry, held its 16th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 30.
The event paid tribute to over 350 local veterans and their families for their sacrifices and service to the country. The veterans were treated to a delicious dinner and performances by the high school brass band and chorus, as well as Shinnecock drummer and singer Terrell Terry and Navajo singer Michelle Thomas, a NAMA-winning recording artist and CEO/founder of Navajo Goddess, who sang the Navajo Marine Hymn. The veterans were further honored by members of the elementary school’s student council and community service club, as well as the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Also in attendance were New York State, Southampton Town and Southampton Village police officers, members of the Southampton Town Police Explorers program, representatives from the Suffolk County Sherriff’s Office, elected officials from the Southampton Town and Southampton Village boards, and representatives from Congressman Nick LaLota’s office.
“It was a wonderful evening,” said Fry. “The Mariners Patriot Club thanks all in attendance as well as the high school staff and community volunteers.”
Photo caption: Southampton High School’s Mariners Patriot Club recently hosted its annual appreciation dinner for local veterans. From left, Hailey Sulph,Luke Schmidt, Kevin Viviance and Demetrios Lazarakis.
Photo courtesy of the Southampton Union Free School District
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