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Heartfelt Veterans program at ACHS, Nov. 11, 2013

Many students, veterans take part in the program. Click on headline for complete story with names, photo(s)

By Shamarie Claiborne, Media Publicity Director
Adair County School District, 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY

Yesterday the Adair County High School had a wonderful heartfelt Veteran's Day Program. The program was hosted by students in the National Honor Society and Staff with direct ties to the armed forces.

Kelsey Pyles started the program out with a short but tender prayer asking the Lord to watch over all those who continue to serve in our countries military.



Emily Peck then welcomed everyone with her warm smile and kind words. The members from the ADAIR band played the National Anthem.

Natalie Bertram educated us all on the history of Veteran's Day.

Next we were honored that staff and students saluted each branch of the military that is dear to their hearts.

Sheila Willis and Joanne Held presented a salute to the Marines.

Ashley Simpson and Margaret Harden saluted the Army.

Matt Willis saluted the Navy/

And then Dawn Baker saluted the Air Force. Then the crowd was treated to a wonderful voice performance of "I'm Proud to be an American" sung by Rikki Neat.

The closing remarks were given by Madelyn Murrell who read a wonderful poem about the Noble and Brave.

All and all it was a wonderful event and we were honored to give thanks to a great group of people.

Representing the Air Force we had Charles W. Sparks, and Jordan Baker. From the Marines we had Irvin Betram, Jennifer Nuntavong, Brian Held, and Brad Scholl.

The Navy representative was James W. Harper.

And the Army was proudly represented by Clifton Cowan, Harry V. Taylor, Jason Simpson, Robert Meacham, Sammy Hughes, Danny Burton, Arch Biag, Mike Tester, Jeremy Austin, John Ballou, Brad Scholl, Orvis Grider, Shahid Iqbal, and Robert Emerson. - Shamarie Claiborne


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Veterans recognized at Adair County School campus



2013-11-11 - Adair County High School - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne.
Group photo of Veterans who were honored at Adair County High School today By Service Branch: AIR FORCE - Charles W. Sparks, Jordan Baker, MARINES - Irvin Betram, Jennifer Nuntavong, Brian Held, Brad Scholl NAVY - James W. Harper. ARMY - Clifton Cowan, Harry V. Taylor, Jason Simpson, Robert Meacham, Sammy Hughes, Danny Burton, Arch Biag, Mike Tester, Jeremy Austin, John Ballou, Brad Scholl, Orvis Grider, Shahid Iqbal, Robert Emerson. Shamarie Claiborne, Adair County Schools Media Publicity Coordinator.

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Veterans Day at ACHS: Jessi Taylor with father, Harry Taylor



2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Jessi Taylor (who created the PowerPoint for the ACHS Veteran's Day Program) with her father Veteran Harry Taylor. - Shamarie Claiborne
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Orvis Grider, Army veteran, with wife Shirley, Veterans program



2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo.
Our own Orvis Grider
a proud Army Veteran chose to be honored at the ACHS. He attended with his wife and retired teacher Shirley Grider. Both are beloved members of the Adair County School System. Mr. Grider continues to serve our students daily on his bus route. by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator

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Veteran Brad Scholl with son, Chad Scholl



2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Veteran Brad Scholl, shown here with his son Chad, was the only individual present to have served in two branches of our countries military. Mr. Scholl was a proud Marine from 1994 until 2003 and is currently a 2nd Lt. in the Kentucky Army National Guard. It should also be noted that his oldest son Chance Scholl has been accepted into the Marine Corps Officer Selection Program and will be attending OCS this coming summer. - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator
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Rikki Neat: Proud to be an American



2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo.
Rikki Neat singing "I'm Proud to be an American."
A huge thanks to her for leading her talents to the day. Rikki Neat singing "I'm Proud to be an American". A huge thanks to her for leading her talents to the day. - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator

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James W. Harper represented the U.S. Navy



2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo.
My father James W. Harper
was the only Veteran at the program representing the Navy. I am very proud of his service - also shown with him are from left, Madelyn Murrell, Matt Willis, Emily Peck, and Natalie Bertram. - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator

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Matt Willis gives touching tribute to dad, Harold Dean Willis



2013-11-12 - ACHS - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Matt Willis ACHS science teacher gave a touching salute to the Navy. His father Harold Dean Willis, United Stated Navy, served right after the Korean War. Matt spoke of him hitch-hiking home from his base in Florida to see his wife, Loreta. He also mentioned how proud he is of his nephew (Sheila Willis's other son) Ensign Joseph Willis, United States Navy, Intelligence officer assigned to the USS George Washington (home base, Yokosuka, Japan). - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator
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Joann Held and Sheila Willis speak at Veterans program



2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Joanne Held and Sheila Willis salute the Marine Corps. This picture was taken during their emotional reading of the Poem "A Marine's Mother". Sheila Willis's son Lance Corporal Andrew Willis, 3/2 Marines, is currently stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. He just returned from an eight month deployment in the Mediterranean and Middle East. Joanne Held is equally proud of her son Brian Held who is a Marine Corps Veteran. - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator
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