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Sierra Verde Elementary
Five Perch Base members; John Beckett, Chris Gahan, Bob Gilmore, Dan Marks and Joe Trotter, participated in the Sierra Verde
Elementary School Veterans' Appreciation Assembly on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Sierra Verde, a Science, Technology, Engineering And Math (STEAM) school, conducted a Veterans Appreciation Day program.
They fed us breakfast then held an assembly to show their appreciation for Veterans and their patriotism. They really treated us like VIPs!
In past years, we staged the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) parade float at the school. Due to a problem with a failed brake light, the float
was in the shop, but we still had items to display and the students asked lots of questions.
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Three Perch Base members came in early, before the students arrived for class, to setup visual aids.
(l-r:) Chris Gahan & Joe Trotter.
Three Perch Base members came in early, before the students arrived for class, to setup visual aids.
(l-r:) Chris Gahan, Dan Marks & Joe Trotter.
They fed us, too! John Beckett in the yellow Holland Club hat and Bob Gilmore on the far right.
Numerous students came in and asked the veterans questions about their past service.
When breakfast, served in the library was complete, the veterans were escorted to the assembly hall. The students lined the way like sideboys!
The Sierra Verde orchestra played patriotic music.
The Sierra Verde choir serenaded us with patriotic songs.
Two Boy Scout troops presented the Colors. Bob Gilmore, Dan Marks & Joe Trotter proudly pointed out to the Boy Scouts that we were all Eagle Scouts.
The student choir led the entire assembly with "The Star Spangled Banner" after the posting of the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance.
John Beckett explaining the clothing (Poopie Suit) worn by the submariners.
Chris Gahan explaining the Steinke hood for escaping from a sunken submarine.
A cutaway view of the USS Kamehameha.
Some additional memorabilia, including THE Cup, a battle lantern and a carved set of dolphins.
Many of the students prepared and distributed Thank You cards to the Veterans.
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy is a K-8 public school, so the cards have a wide range of skill!
Many of the students prepared and distributed Thank You cards to the Veterans.
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy is a K-8 public school, so the cards have a wide range of skill!
Many of the students prepared and distributed Thank You cards to the Veterans.
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy is a K-8 public school, so the cards have a wide range of skill!
Many of the students prepared and distributed Thank You cards to the Veterans.
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy is a K-8 public school, so the cards have a wide range of skill!
Many of the students prepared and distributed Thank You cards to the Veterans.
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy is a K-8 public school, so the cards have a wide range of skill!
Many of the students prepared and distributed Thank You cards to the Veterans.
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy is a K-8 public school, so the cards have a wide range of skill!
Many of the students prepared and distributed Thank You cards to the Veterans.
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy is a K-8 public school, so the cards have a wide range of skill!
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