Monday, Nov. 11, was Veterans’ Day. In honor of all of the members of the military who have served both past and present, an assembly was held at North. Veterans were invited by friends and family within the school to come and be recognized for their sacrifice.
“In many ways, it gave me quite an education on how things worked,” Ken Scheuermann, Greta Scheuermann’s father who served in the U.S. Navy said. “I learned a lot about the world. I learned a lot about life. I had a great appreciation for, the liberties that we have in the United States that I saw that other people were not privileged to have”
The assembly consisted of speeches from our administrators. Principal Jeffrey Fletcher spoke about the history of Veterans’ Day and the importance of continuing to recognize the service of our veterans. North’s Dean of Students and Assistant Activities Director Dusty Weiskopf also spoke about his experience serving in the military.
“Every veteran from World War Two, from a World War Two hero to the newest enlisted returning home deployment, shares in this common bond of service,” Weiskopf said during the assembly. “They have all given part of themselves for something greater than themselves.”
Weiskopf served in the United States Air Force out of high school. He spoke about the importance of supporting veterans after they leave the military. The importance of helping veterans with mental and physical illness was put in the spotlight by Weiskopf’s speech.
“I really enjoyed it. That was a wonderful assembly. And the music was performed beautifully,” Scheuermann said. “And I really appreciate the confidence and the appreciation that they have for the veteran community.”
The Francis Howell North band was there and played the anthems of each of the branches of the military. Knight Sound sang the United States National Anthem as well as “An American Hymn” by Cecil Effinger.
“The strength of a nation is measured not only by its military might, but how it treats its veterans,” Weiskopf said. “We must always strive to provide the care and respect they deserve, whether through health care, job opportunities, education, or simply offering a kind word or a listening ear. Each of us can make a difference to the lives of our veterans.”
