Veteran’s Day is a time to honor the brave souls who fought for our country. Veteran’s Day was created when WWI ended. Before the Treaty of Versailles came into full effect, but after the fighting had stopped due to a temporary cessation of hostilities between Germany and the Allied Forces. This took place on the 11th day of the 11th month on the 11th hour of November 11th 1918. In 1919, President Woodrew Wilson made it official that “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day… will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” Veterans Day was first called “Armistice Day” and was meant only for the veterans who fought in World War I. In 1954 the U.S. legislature changed the definition of Veteran’s Day so that all Veterans could be celebrated. Veteran’s Day is often celebrated by flying American flags and showing extra appreciation to our great men and women who fought in the armed services.

Source: History of Veterans Day – Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

On Tuesday, November 9 at 2:00 in the afternoon, Morris Area schools will be holding a Vetern’s Day program. Veterans in the surrounding area were invited to attend. This program will feature serenades from both the highschool band and choir, a speaker, and more! Mrs. White’s ninth grade English class is participating in a Veteran’s Day essay contest. Past winners of the ninth grade essay contest include Hope Sperr, Rachel Steen, and Kelly Berlinger. The MAES sixth graders also had an essay contest. This year’s winning essays will be read at the Veteran’s Day program. Please take time this Veteran’s Day to make a Veteran feel appreciated for their service.