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Honoring past and present heroes
By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of American Academy
Fourth grade student Justis McCrary honored his dad, Josh McCrary, a major in the U.S. Air Force Reserves who served 12 years active duty and the past four years in the reserves.
American flags lined the walkways of American Academy (AA). All veterans of the AA extended school family, including their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, were invited to a pancake breakfast served by the AA Rebel Citizenship students. A running video of current and past veterans played as flags from each military branch hung in remembrance and honor.
Serving country
and community
By Biz Hansen; photo courtesy of STEM School Highlands Ranch
Castle Pines resident Ric Carrington participated in Veterans Day by visiting STEM School Highlands Ranch to present and read to the fourth grade elementary classes. Carrington, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marines, spoke about his military experience, answered questions, and invited the children to look at awards, medals and his commemorative sword (pictured above being held by six students).
December 2021
