EntertainmentUpdated: Nov. 14, 2025, 10:26 a.m.|Published: Nov. 14, 2025, 10:25 a.m.
Pre-K students at the Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy march into the gymnasium with a sign thanking veterans. for their service to country. (Courtesy/Susan Macwan and Stephanie Mormando)Staten Island Advance
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Students at the Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy hosted a poignant patriotic program honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice — and thank them in person.
“We invited veterans from local posts and veteran organizations, as well as active duty from the U.S. Coast Guard Base,” said Debbie Cretella, principal of the South Beach school.
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