Veterans Day

By: Rylee Simonson

Honoring Our Veterans

Happy Veterans Day Patriots! On Veterans day, Americans honor our military veterans who have fought for us and our families in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. In 1938 Veterans Day was established. Also known as Armistice Day, the agreement was signed on November 11, 1918 marking the end of World War I. Each year at JCCS, the Junior Honors class presents a Veterans Day program to honor our veterans and show how proud we are to live in a country where fellow citizens have fought for us.

"Everything that we do tries to have an educational component to it, and this is probably as important a component as you will ever have in school. There are two ways that we learn. We learn through knowledge, and we learn through understanding, or we learn through experience. I pray that we will never have to deploy any of you all to experience the horrors of war for that is the price of freedom, and that is the price that we take that you can share your thoughts without fear of reprisal, so please take this serious. I know when we're 16-17 years old we don't fully comprehend, but you've never had your rights taken from you. You've never been put down into a second class position, and so we thank the veterans who have fought, so that we can gather ourselves here today."

-Coach J.T. Curtis

A Great Thanks to Dr. Harwood

Dr. Harwood giving an educational speech discussing the importance of the military and everything he did to represent our country.

Senior, Rachel Harwood, captures a fond memory with her parents after the ceremony.

The Junior American History Honors class had the honor of speaking at the Veterans Day assembly. They delivered a thoughtful presentation in front of the student body as well as parents and our veterans. They discussed the significance of Veterans Day, honoring the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. The students captured the true essence of the day, reminding everyone of the courage, patriotism, and dedication defining the men and women who have served our country. Their sincerity nurtured a common understanding of appreciation and respect for those who have fought for America's freedom and peace.

Abigail Ross

Jeffrey Curtis

Gabby Washington

Aiden Morrill

Coach John Kendrick

1. When were you drafted or when did you enlist?

I enlisted in the Marine Corps after four years of college at LSU in 1990.

2. What does veterans day mean to you?

A day to recognize the people who sacrificed by serving their country.

3. What do you remember about the day you enlisted?

Flying to San Diego, getting yelled at, having my head shaved, getting yelled at, trading my clothes in for camouflage, getting yelled at, making my last call home for three months, and did I mention getting yelled at.

4. If you enlisted, what were some of the reasons that you joined the military?

I was tired of going to college, and being in the military is kind of a family tradition.

5. How did your combat (wartime) experience change you?

It forced me to grow up. It, also, helped me appreciate my family and friends.

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