A Staten Island school held an assembly last month to honor veterans for Veterans Day.
Sacred Heart School in West Brighton held an assembly on Nov. 12 in its auditorium to hold a tribute to veterans, filled with poetry and patriotic songs.
The auditorium was decorated with red, white, and blue, as students took the stage to sing.
This photo shows eighth-graders Melanie Moreno and Brian Esoga during the traditional White Table Ceremony.(Courtesy of Christine Gullo)
A traditional White Table Ceremony was also held by students, which honors soldiers who have died in combat, as well as those declared missing in action, or held as prisoners of war. During the ceremony, a small table is set for one, with a white tablecloth, a red rose and a yellow ribbon displayed. A bread dish displays a slice of lemon and a pinch of salt. An inverted water glass is also displayed. There is one empty chair at the table to symbolize the soldier who is missing.
This photo shows, from left, Superintendent of Staten Island Catholic schools Jann Amato, U.S. Marine Corporal Scott Nokes, Stephen Siller, Jr., and Sacred Heart School Principal Celeste Catalano.(Courtesy of Christine Gullo)
The assembly culminated with an inspiring talk by wounded warrior U.S. Marine Corporal Scott Nokes, who is a blind paraplegic. Nokes was introduced by Sacred Heart alum Stephen Siller Jr.
This photo shows seventh-grader Brea Watford singing the National Anthem.(Courtesy of Christine Gullo)
Sacred Heart School in West Brighton held an assembly to honor veterans for Veterans Day.(Courtesy of Christine Gullo)
The school’s auditorium was decorated for the event.(Courtesy of Christine Gullo)