Northport Students Celebrate Veterans Day With Local Heroes

Students and faculty members at Northport High School honored veterans from major wars throughout history on Nov. 10 for the school’s third annual Veterans Day event.

Hosted by social studies teacher and veteran himself, Darryl St. George, and the school organization Project Vets, the day consisted of veterans receiving a homemade breakfast prepared by students, followed by panel presentations and a special lunch.

St. George facilitated the presentations in the school’s Little Theater, where a number of veterans spoke to students about why they decided to enlist, their basic training experience, the hardships, life after the military and the benefits of joining.

Students were also asked to reflect on the question, “How can I best serve my country?” St. George explained that serving does not always mean joining the military and encouraged students to participate in some type of service work. After the presentations, the veterans answered questions from students. “We use this opportunity to educate the students and create interaction between the students and the veterans,” said St. George. “We try to use it not just as an educational opportunity, but also as a way to say thank you.”

Photos courtesy of the Northport-East Northport School District, Story by Syntax:

1. Social studies teachers Darryl St. George and James DeRosa and Project Vets students enjoyed lunch with veterans
2. Veterans were treated to a special lunch from the Northport High School staff and students to honor them for their service.
3. Northport High School social studies teacher and veteran Darryl St. George facilitated the panel presentation of veterans.
4. Veterans spoke to Northport High School students about their experiences in the military