The Eleventh Hour of the the Eleventh Day in the Eleventh Month

Today we recognized and celebrated our nation's Veterans. Our morning assembly was written and delivered by a team of students under the guidance of our remarkable social studies teachers. The students shared some historical context and reminded us that it was on the eleventh hour of November 11, 1918 when an agreement was signed to end the fighting in WWI.

We were honored to hear two stories from veterans. First Robert Shouinard shared his experience of being enlisted in the US Army during WWII. Mr. Shouinard spoke beautifully of growing up in Newburyport and the impact his service had on his life and sense of self.

We also heard from 8th grade student Kate Lucy. In a video created by our student team, Kate described how her father's enlistment affected her and her family. Kate's father, Michael Lucy, spoke about his experience in both active and reserve duty. Our thanks go to the Lucy family for sharing their story.

As you enjoy your day off tomorrow, I hope you will take a moment to remember our nation's veterans: our neighbors, family, and friends who have made great sacrifices for our country.

Our 8th grade assembly team with Mr. Robert Shouinard