Number of Participants: 300
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $2,535
Event Type: Veterans & Military Families
Sport: Schools
Date: November 10, 2023
Location:
Lynbrook
NY, USA
About:
The Waverly Park Elementary School community honored their local Lynbrook veterans on Nov. 9 as they were invited to attend a special occasion.
In the school’s front lobby, students with veteran family members assembled a collage of pictures, facts and comments of pride for guests to view as they entered. Veterans were then greeted by applause from all students as they were escorted into the gymnasium and sat on the stage. Several students stood at the podium to share poems and messages of thanks. Veterans were also handed gifts, including crafts by students and flowers. Additionally, the chorus sang patriotic songs, such as “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” As the event concluded, veterans’ loved ones hurried onto the stage for a warm embrace.
Photo captions:
- Students invited their veteran family members to Waverly Park Elementary School for a special Veterans Day presentation on Nov. 9.
- Veterans were applauded as they were escorted to their seats.
- Students in the chorus showed their thanks with several patriotic songs.
Photos courtesy of Lynbrook Public Schools