STILLMAN VALLEY — Meridian Junior High School celebrated Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. During the day, the students attended various activities: wrote holiday messages to be sent to SVHS alumni serving in the different branches (Stillman RED), painted popsicle sticks to make a giant flag, walked to the Stillman Run Monument, they completed a one-mile walk for Dark Horse Lodge Trek for Troops, and listened to Sgt. Adam Frisbie and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Dewey.
They started the day with an assembly where they were able to listen to the seventh/eighth grade band, 6-8th grade chorus, and Taps that was performed by Ms. Risner and Mr. DeLaRosa. Students were also able to invite veterans to the assembly and introduced them to all MJHS students and staff. Student Council also sponsored a breakfast before the assembly began.
The school also held a Dress for Dark Horse Lodge fundraiser earlier in the school year. Students from MJHS and staff had a week of dress-up days in which they would donate $1 each day that they dressed up. That week MJHS students and staff raised $333. DarkHorse Lodge is located in Tennessee - please look them up on Facebook or darkhorselodge.org.
MJHS students and staff would like to thank all veterans for their service to our country. In addition, a special note of appreciation for Mrs. Becky Barton for organizing this excellent opportunity for our students. During the assembly, MJHS students and faculty honored Mrs. Kelly Gale, a retired MJHS teacher, for all of her work supporting veterans. Through these activities, MJHS students gained a deeper appreciation for veterans and the immense sacrifices they have made. The entire MJHS community extends its gratitude to all veterans for their service and contributions to our country.
