Dexter Schools honor Veterans with special program

Friday, November 11, 2022

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The Dexter School District honored area Veterans with a special program in the Bearcat Event Center. Following the program Veterans were treated to a reception in the Bearcat Event Center's Hospitality Room.

Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.
Dexter Student Body President Ellie Dowdy welcomed evryone to the event and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Molly Simmons (left) and Grace Sepulvado sing the national anthem.
Pastor Larry Lawman, with the First United Methodist Church, offers the Invocation.
Retired Intelligence Officer at the Pentagon, Colonel Paul Hessling, was the guest speaker at the event.
Central Elementary principal Angie Duncan introduces the Coin Drive and Coloring Contest winners.
Fifth Grade Veterans Day Poster Contest winners are Christian Colove - Mrs. Allen's class, Ariana Duley - Mrs. Brown's class, Lucy Wheetley - Mrs. Lummukka's class, Austin Sluder - Mrs. Miller's class, Gabby Garner - Ms. Parker's class, Adalyn Davis - Miss Parsley's class, Lyla Garner - Mrs. Pixley's class and Sophia Shoemaker - Mr. Scott's class.
The second grade classes at Southwest Elementary raise $443 with the coin drive. This will buy 29 Wreaths for the Wreaths Across America Event at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. The second grade coloring contest winners are Bonnie Ryan - Mrs. Fees' class, Sophia Buenaventura - Mrs. Keena's class, Aspen Newkirk - Mrs. Bruce's class, Vivian Williams - Mrs. Massey's class, Cayden Lawson - Mrs. Boyer's class, Thalia Hernandez - Mrs. McLaughlin and Ian Rodriguez - Mrs. Kennedy's class.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The Dexter High School Band plays during the ceremony.
Elementary students wave American Flags and hold up hearts during the ceremony.
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.
Pauline McBride with the Crowley Ridge DAR Regent introduces the guest speaker.
Members of the Missouri National Guard salute during the playing of Taps.
The National Guard retires the colors at the end of the program.
Dexter Mayor Jason Banken closes the program by thanking the Veterans and thanking all for attending.