SCHOOL HONORS AMERICA'S VETS; PUPILS GET PATRIOTIC POINTERS.Byline: Annette Bailey Daily News Staff Writer For the students at White Oak Elementary School elementary school: see school. , Veterans Day arrived early this year. The holiday began Tuesday with patriotic festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. ranging from posting of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance, in full, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, oath that proclaims loyalty to the United States. and its national symbol. , songs touting military spirit and retiring of the colors. The assembly honored men and women who served their country during wartime. Enthusiasm was high among the students, parents, teachers and veterans, many of whom sported red, white and blue attire and carried small American flags. White Oak Principal Ann Eklund, clad in a patriotic sweater bearing the American flag, gave her own thoughts on why the occasion is so important to today's youngsters. ``Many of our children don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. what this day is all about, so we chose to give them a (really) good feel with the day's festivities,'' she said. Judging by the students' participation and display of patriotic artwork, essays and songs, the children seemed to be getting a good feel and a better understanding of Veterans Day - and most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , for the men and women who served in the armed forces. ``Americana'' is this year's theme for the White Oak PTA PTA or parent-teacher association: see parent education. , and it also worked well with the overall patriotic festivities. ``I want kids to know how to be good Americans, and I don't think it comes as second nature - you have to teach them to show respect for the flag, and how to properly say the Pledge of Allegiance,'' said Wendy Jeffes, White Oak PTA president. White Oak custodian Luis Cardenas Luis Cardenas is an American drummer who achieved a degree of popularity in the 1980s with both solo work and as a member of rock band Renegade. Renegade was formed by Luis Cardenas in Whittier, Ca. and were unusual in being ethnic Hispanics playing rock music. , who also is a sergeant in the Army Reserve, helped provide the military color guard. Army Specialist Andrew Cronin, dressed in his fatigues, posed next to a Humvee and enthusiastically answered questions from the crowd. Chase Hardison, 9, eagerly hung on Cronin's every word, trying to learn as much as he could about military service and the impressive-looking Humvee. ``I learned that it has four different radios, but they're not all in right now,'' the youngster said, pointing inside the all-terrain military vehicle. Cronin, a soldier since 1985, served in the Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War or Gulf War (1990–91) International conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Though justified by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on grounds that Kuwait was historically part of Iraq, the invasion was presumed to be and enjoys interacting with the students, providing them information about his wartime experiences and participation in the service. ``I love coming here and talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to kids,'' he said, ``and with Veterans Day right around the corner, it's nice to know that I might make a positive difference.'' VETERANS DAY EVENTS SIMI VALLEY: Veterans Day 1998 Simi Valley, 11 a.m., Rancho Tapo Park, 3700 Avenida Simi SIMI Sea Ice Mechanics Initiative SIMI Search for Intelligent Monkeys on the Internet SIMI Students Islamic Movement in India SIMI Society of Irish Motor Industry SIMI Smallholder Irrigation Markets Initiative . Events will include a color guard, flag raising and a tribute to Richard Hlebasko. Guests will include state, county and local elected officials. Free. THOUSAND OAKS: Conejo Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars will host Veterans Day ceremonies, 10 a.m., Thousand Oaks Veterans Memorial, behind the Thousand Oaks main library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Raymond Stewart will give a brief address and honor Sgt. Paul J. Mole, a local veteran, with the Silver Patrick Henry Award of patriotism. A color guard, rifle team and flyover by the Condors vintage aircraft flight squadron will be included. Free. CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY Mission statement The University's mission statement is as follows: "California Lutheran University is a diverse, scholarly community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies. : Veterans Day celebration, 10 a.m., Samuelson Chapel, 60 W. Olsen Road. The program will feature poetry, litany and Scripture reading by Michael Doyle, associate professor of criminal justice; Michael Arndt, professor of drama; and Bill Rosser, vice president of student life and dean of students. Free. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos, Box PHOTO (1-3--Color) Army Spc. Andrew Cronin, above left, and Army Reserve Sgt. Luis Cardenas carry flags during the posting of the colors at Veterans Day ceremonies held Tuesday at White Oak Elementary School in Simi Valley. A student, left, displays a World War II medical identification bracelet. Third-grader Melanie McQueen, below, wears her grandfather's World War II uniform. Charlotte Schmid-Maybach/Special to the Daily News BOX: VETERANS DAY EVENTS (See text) |
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