Veterans Day celebration was held on Monday November 13 at Clinton Central. The celebration originally scheduled for Friday was delayed due to school being cancelled for the late coach George Gilbert’s funeral.
Program was as follows.
Prelude by the high school band , Tribute to America
..Arranged by Steve Barnett
Posting of Colors, Jerry Shore & Lloyd Bonecutter, US
Army.
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem 5th grade choir. The Star-Spangled Banner..By Francis Scott Key.
Principals’ Welcome, Aubree smith & Sharon Henry.
Special Music. The 5th grade choir- For the Good of the Many- By Teresa Jennings
Recognition of Veterans – Armed Forces Salute. Arranged
by Bill Moffitt.* Veterans Stand when their branch of
service is named and the theme played.
Special Music. Varsity Choir – America the Beautiful – Arranged by Joyce Ellers
Elementary Essay Winner – Sarah Yeager
What are three characteristics that describe veterans?
Explain how veterans have shown these traits in their
service to our country.
Poetry Reading- Georgia Evans -Thank you to our Veterans. by Cheryl Dyson
Veterans Day Address SFC (R) Jeremy Fendley-US Marine Corps & US Army. Mr Fendley is a 1996 graduate of Clinton Central and a retired senior non commissioned officer who has served in both the US Marines and US Army. Some of Mr Fendley’s
awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star medal for valor and meritorious service medal, Army Commendation Medal (8th Award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), US Marine Corp Good Conduct medal, US Army Good Conduct medal (6th award), Mr Fendley has served six combat tours, In East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan. While in the Army Mr Fendley was selected to serve as an enlisted instructor at the United States Military Academy. Mr. Fendley taught the
cadets Military Science 100 and 200 He was also an Officer Representative with the Army Football team. Upon retiring from the military, Mr Fendley has served in public education for eleven years.He has worked as an instructional Assistant at Sheridan Elementary and Middle School. Mr.Fendley served as the credit recovery coordinator for Westfield High School for five years and is currently the Alternative Education teacher and Head Football Coach for the Clinton Central Bulldogs.
Moment of Silence
Taps
Retire the Colors
Closing – High School Band Tribute to America
(reprise)
Elementary Art Contest Winners
Early Kindergarten: Tatum Robertson
Kindergarten: Gwen Stinnett
1st grade: Ivy Russell
2nd grade: Avery Eller
Elementary Essay Contest Winners
3rd grade: Graham Wellman
4th grade: Joseph Faulkner
5th grade: Olivia Day
6th grade: Sarah Yeager ( overall winner)
High School Band
Directed by Kyle Duke
Taps played by Eric Gunderson
Varsity Choir
Directed by Alex Jackson
5th grade Choir
Directed by Rosie Finley
High School Art display
Student Artist: Tatum Marsh
Instructor: Gregory Bryant
Allie Drew Art Display
Elementary Art Contest Coordinator
Emily Eaton
Greeters
Zoey Archibald, Kiera Bayless, Ashlyn Casey, Cole Eli,
Cloey Mcintyre,Peytyn Schimmel, Oren Stowers
Pledge of Allegiance led by Ryan Mcintyre
Special thanks to Bob Pippenger and the custodial staff
for assistance with setup.
For photos of the event click here
Posting of Colors Lloyd Bonecutter and Jerry Shore
Coach and Mrs( Gina )
Findley