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Reflecting on EHS Veterans Day Celebration
Thanks to all the Veterans Day sponsors from someone (me) who was the last to farm the land on which Eureka High School resides.
I was among the many who attended and enjoyed the Veterans Day observation held in November at Eureka High School. After gathering, we were invited to go to the Old Theatre where we were made welcome by Dean Sindel, Character Education committee member. He announced the Presentation of the Colors by Missouri's Air Force Junior ROTC program.
The National Anthem was performed by the Mixed Chamber Choir, directed by Ms. Donna Baker.
We were given the history of Veteran's Day by Jessica Buehler, another committeee member.
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The keynote speaker was Captain John Arata, commander and conductor of the National Guard Band of the Central states in which he stressed the importance of music for the morale of the troops. He also is a teacher at Eureka High.
Then the Old Theatre program was concluded with God Bless America, again by the mixed Chamber Choir.
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The walk from the theatre to the Common Area was almost overwhelming as a large group of students lined the way, giving the guests a standing ovation as they moved to the lunch provided by Rich and Charlies and served by the Eureka PTO.
Perhaps I was unique among the guests, as I was a graduate of Eureka High School and our song was "On A Hilltop in Missouri" back in 1942. I was the last person to farm the land where the new school is located. I had presented the Board of Education a different site, as a real estate broker, located on another hill, just east of Williams Road on a beautiful hill, all in grass, but now grown up in huge trees, but still there. I knew the activity around the acquiring of this site.
After lunch, several presentations were made and veterans recognized by the playing of the Service Songs by the EHS Symphonic Band.
Following lunch and other presentations, I was given the opportunity to thank the PTO for their efforts of the students, and stated that November marked the 66 anniversary of the planned invasion of Japan, which included a large group of Marines for which 500,000 Purple Hearts had been ordered. 1945.
This fall, my email box was full of Marines celebrating Birthday 236 of the United States Marine Corps.
Again, thanks for the memories.
George D. Weber, The Old Blogger of Patch