The memories of last week’s Veterans Day celebrations in Habersham County still linger within the halls of schools and hearts of those who attended. Public ceremonies were held at all three Habersham middle schools. Here is an article about the celebration at North Habersham written and photographed by the school’s media specialist Chastity Adams.
North Habersham hosted a Veteran’s Day program on November 11, 2014 to honor the service of Habersham County veterans. The celebration included performances by school band and chorus programs. In addition, special performers, Wyatt Turner (vocals and guitar), Argen Hicks (guitar), and Mike Johnson (banjo) performed “No More than a Name on a Wall,” and students performed the “Honor Flight Rap.”
Part of the commemoration included students Tristan Greer, Sarabeth Gant, and Emmy McGee reading original poems wrote to honor veterans.
The program highlighted the Honor Flight organization. Dave and Anita Smith of Conyers spoke about Honor Flight. Honor Flight, a non-profit organization, honors veteran’s by sending them to Washington, DC to visit various memorials. During this years’ program, Ms. Linda Camp presented Honor Flight with the schools donation of $3500. North Habersham begin actively collecting donations to send veteran’s through Honor Flight during the 2013 Veteran’s Day program. Since that time, students, faculty, and community members have donated approximately $6000 to the organization, sponsoring around 12 veterans for the Washington trip.
The program concluded by honoring Ms. Linda Camp for her work with Honor Flight, and the oldest and youngest veteran with a gift basket.
All where honored to hear the Dr. Emery Warnock play “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes to end the celebration.
Following the program, guest and students enjoyed a balloon release. A reception for veterans concluded the day.
