In what has become a tradition at Whitmire Community School, the community celebrated Veteran’s Day with a program which took place on November 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Coach Haney gave the call to order, and the presentation of the Colors was performed by Whitmire’s Boy Scout Troop 200. Alex Cromer, WCS student body president, led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, which was followed by the “Star Spangled Banner” beautifully performed by the WCS Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Gunning. Coach Martin’s class informed us of the history of the American Flag, while Coach McGlohorn’s class informed us about the history and legacy of Veterans Day. In between these two informative pieces, the WCS Concert Band played “America the Beautiful.” The honorable Robert C. Lake, Jr. was the guest speaker. After his patriotic words, the American Legion presented Mr. Lake with a certificate of appreciation. This most humbling presentation was followed by a brief history of the five military branches of service, brought to us by Ms. Carwile’s classes. The program was appropriately ended with the WCS Concert Band’s rendition of the “Marches of the Armed Forces” and closing remarks by our principal, Mr. Joey Haney.
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