A series of programs at various Hart County schools on Monday, Nov. 11, honored both current and former service members as a Veterans Day tribute.
At Hartwell Elementary Monday, students and staff convened for a presentation and heard a thoughtful message from guest speaker Kerwyn Julien, the newest JROTC instructor at Hart County High School.
At Hart County Middle School, students recognized veterans with patriotic music from the HCMS band and chorus, as well as a meaningful speech by Lt. Col. Chris Carter, a JROTC senior Army instructor at HCHS.
Hart County High School hosted a ceremony in recognition of veterans as the school’s chorus sang the national anthem. Emily Temple, a member of the John Benson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a wreath in honor of all veterans. Members of the HCHS band also played Taps in remembrance while the names of Hart County veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice were read aloud by HCHS JROTC members.
Guest speaker Coach David Longworth, a US Army veteran, also shared inspiring words of gratitude, school officials said Monday.
Other programs also will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at North Hart Elementary School, with another taking place at 8:30 a.m. November 15 at South Hart Elementary School.
