SPE students honor veterans (WITH GALLERY)

HEATH HARRISON/THE IRONTON TRIBUNE Aubrey Smith escorts veterans into the gym for the Veterans Day program at South Point Elementary School on Wednesday. SOUTH POINT — Students and faculty observed Veterans Day at South Point Elementary School on Wednesday, honoring those from the community who have served. HEATH HARRISON/THE IRONTON TRIBUNE Harlow Franz, center, was one of the students who wore patriotic clothing for the Veterans Day program at South Point Elementary School on Wednesday. Principal Bill Christian told the assembled school body, who were gathered in the gym, that they had “very special guests today.” About two dozen veterans filed in, escorted by students, most of whom were family members, while Christian introduced each and told where they had served. Jackson Brammer began the assembly by leading the school in the pledge of allegiance, followed by Encore, a choir of fourth and fifth grade students, singing “The Star-Spangled Banner’ to the veterans.

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