East Clinton students give a practical exhibition of the symbolic objects associated with the POW/MIA White Table. Here the candle is set up; it represents the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion.
The East Clinton Band performs the theme song from the HBO miniseries “The Pacific” which was about the Pacific Theater of operations during World War II.
East Clinton FFA Reporter Sarah Ross delivers a history of Veterans Day as part of the school’s Veterans Day program Friday morning.
From left, East Clinton FFA Officer Marci Ellis and FFA Sentinel Maggie Mathews do public speaking at the podium about the U.S. flag, while three other members of the FFA chapter (not visible in the photo) fold the flag in accord with regulations.
During the Veterans Day program assembly, three East Clinton FFA members demonstrated how to fold the U.S. flag. From left they are FFA Treasurer Nathan Vest, FFA member Brendon Walters, and FFA Second Vice President Trenton Garen.
Staff Sergeant Larry Anderson was guest speaker at the assembly.
All veterans attending the East Clinton Veterans Day ceremony were presented a special medallion.
At Friday’s East Clinton High School Veterans Day program, the East Clinton Choir sings the Star Spangled Banner. The program also consisted of videos, recognition of attending veterans by military branch, information on joining the military, a demonstration of how to fold an American flag, a guest speaker, and an explanation of the significance of a POW/MIA White Table, including spreading salt upon a bread plate to represent the tears of their families and an empty chair. The audience of EC middle and high school students was very respectful throughout the ceremony — quiet enough to hear a pin drop. Members of the East Clinton FFA Chapter handled the public speaking segments of the program, and the school’s Magnified Giving group gave a practical exhibition of the symbolic objects associated with the White Table.
