Over 700 students from Tamaqua elementary and Rush elementary schools joined together to recognize veterans during the school’s annual Veteran’s Day Program held this morning (Monday, November 10, 2014) in the gymnasium of the Tamaqua Elementary School.
About 150 veterans and their families members were invited the watch the program.
During the program, each grade performed a musical number. In addition, many of the attending veteran’s names and their branch of service were read aloud.
At times, tears could be seen flowing from staff and family members as they watched a video slideshow or listened to all the students sing.
Program coordinator and music teacher Samantha Yachera praised the students for their work preparing for the program. Yachera also thanked the kids and their families for collecting Beanie Babies for Operation Gratitude.
All veterans were treated to a free luncheon by the school following the program.
West Penn Elementary will hold their program Tuesday morning.
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