Todd Celebrates Veterans’ Day With Our Community
TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY
NOVEMBER 14, 2008
On Friday, November 14, 2008, Todd celebrated Veterans’ Day through a building wide assembly including all of our students, teachers and community members. Speeches on the meaning of Veterans’ Day were given by three Todd Student Government Representatives, Bridget Bunda-President, Jillian Hennessey-Vice President, and Brian Caldwell-Secretary. 1st Lieutenant Sean Tremblay was our guest speaker and spoke about his experiences serving in Iraq. Following the assembly, a symposium was held for our 7th and 8th grade students through their social studies classes. Students were given the opportunity to meet with five veterans, hear their stories and ask questions. Our symposium guests included our guest speaker Sean Tremblay, Retired Todd social studies teacher Stu Glazer, Retired Spackenkill Director of Facilities Jack McCoy, Retired Todd science teacher Dick King, and current Spackenkill High School teacher Steve Wilder.
A breakfast reception followed the assembly in the Todd dining hall for Spackenkill area veterans who attended this program. The Todd Orchestra, under the direction of Ms. Gretchen Horvath performed during the assembly and during the reception.