On November 9, 2001 Hillendale students and staff honored our US veterans. Listed below is the the Veterans Day Program.
Veteran's Day Program
November 9, 2001
Hillendale Elementary School
0900 HoursPre-Program Music - Mr. Ralph Armstrong and students
Introduction - Mr. Donald Silknitter
Presentation of Colors - Honor Guard provided by the William W. Fahey Post, No. 491, American Legion of Kennett Square
Pledge of Allegiance - Master Ben Lang
Singing of the Star Spangled Banner - Mr. Steve Jennings and students
History of Veterans Day - Mrs. Rachel Costanzo - Principal, Hillendale Elem. School
History of Uncle Sam - Mr. Gerald Treadway - Retired Unionville-Chadds Ford School District teacher
Presidential Proclamation - Mr. Jeffrey Hellrung - UCFSD Board, Retired United States Navy
Guest Speakers - Mr. David H. Lewis - Retired United States Army; Commander Brandywine Chapter Ex-Prisoners of War of Chester County, Former State Commander of Prisoners of War, Chaplain of the State Veterans Commission
Garfield McCoyPresentation of Attending Veterans - Hillendale Fifth Grade Students
Group Sing-Along - "America the Beautiful" followed by the singing of "God Bless America"
Closing Remarks - Mr. Silknitter
Playing of Taps - Mr. Ken Means and students
Retirement of Colors by Honor Guard
Post Program Music - Mr. Ralph Armstrong and students
Group Photo - Students and visiting Veterans
The Hillendale Veterans day Program was a HUGE success.
Click HERE for photos and student quotes!
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