Veterans Day Reminder Box
PARAGOULD, AR. Dec. 4— Dr. Dianna Fraley and her US Since 1876 History classes honored veterans on November 11, 2020, by setting up reminder boxes and recording an informative podcast.
The reminder boxes read, “Thank You Veterans! Please take a toy soldier home. Place it where you will be reminded of those who have served in the United States military.”
The audio recording discussed the origin of Veteran’s Day, why it was established, and included quotations from several U.S. presidents on what it means to be a soldier in the armed forces and why they should be honored. At the end of the recording, the students thanked veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Student participating in the audio recording were Kacey Johnson, Kaylee Pence, Austin Hayes, Brieanna Burrow, Chole Hudson, Jerry Gardner, and Alex Roberts, Samantha Forehand, Liz Laffoon, Rebecca Klutts, Preston Crawford, Andrew Hollis, Talon Kieffner, Tristin Judd, and Hayley Davis.
Mary Anderson, Assistant Director of Admissions and Veterans Affairs Representative, states, “BRTC would like to thank veterans for their service. If BRTC can assist you in enrolling in college and accessing your benefits, please give us a call.”
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