The East Meadow School District celebrated Veterans Day during the board of education’s Nov. 13 board meeting at the Salisbury School.
Several veterans from American Legion Post 1082 in East Meadow were in attendance as district leaders thanked them for their years of service. District administrators recognized the veterans with thank-you cards and gifts crafted by students in the district.
“I want our students to understand how important it is to respect our veterans and our country,” said Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Rosner. “I’m so glad that our veterans are here with us tonight, because they all deserve to be recognized.”
Additionally, W.T. Clarke High School’s band, under the direction of Clarke music teacher Molly Ingoglia, performed the Armed Forces Tribute as part of the celebration.
“It is an honor to stand before you to recognize and thank our nation’s veterans,” said Dr. Kelly Nixon, the district’s director of music and art. “The East Meadow School District would like to honor our veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice.”
Photo caption: The East Meadow School District honored veterans from American Legion Post 1082 during the board of education’s Nov. 13 board meeting at the Salisbury School.
Photos courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District