GH VETERAN DAY CELEBRATION

Glen Head School Veterans Day Breakfast & Assembly
Thank You Veterans For Being Our Heroes

On Friday, November 8, 2024, Glen Head School welcomed over 20 veterans and their family members from the five branches of the military to join students and faculty in the first schoolwide GH Veterans Day Celebration led by Principal Thomas Sheehan and the Dignity for All Club. The event started with a beautiful breakfast welcoming the veterans in the Gathering Room who happily sat with their Glen Head children and/or grandchildren! At 9:30 am, all faculty, staff, and Pre-K -5 students dressed in red, white, and blue waving American flags joined together outside with our veterans. Superintendent Dr. Chris Zublionis and Assistant Superintendent for Business, Mr. James Pappas were in attendance. The outdoor assembly started with a welcoming introduction by members of the Dignity for All Club, the raising of the American flag, and the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner led by the GHS Headliners under the direction of Ms. Whitney Hackman.     

Principal Sheehan said, “I’d like to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to those who made this special event possible including Dr. Z and Dr. Smyth for their ongoing support of our school community. A big thank you to our GH PTO for the wonderful decorations – they’ve truly set the tone for today’s event. I also want to acknowledge our Veterans Day Committee, custodial staff, as well as Ms. Jodi and Ms. Jill. Lastly, and most importantly, thank you to our veterans. Thank you for being our protectors, our role models, and of course, our heroes. We are forever grateful.”

During the ceremony fourth and fifth graders holding respective flags led a presentation of the five branches of the military including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. After describing the individual branches, the students read the names of each of the veterans (including members who fought in the Greek and Italian Armies) to a loud round of applause and standing ovation by Glen Head students and staff! 

The memorable event ended with closing remarks, photos, and the singing of My Country Tis of Thee and This Land is your Land by the GHS Headliners. Thank you to the veterans and their families who joined us during this special GH Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly. We are eternally grateful for you, your service, and your sacrifice to our country.    

Thank you and Happy Veterans Day!

Article and photos by Shelly Newman