Alden High School Welcomes Veterans!
Veteran’s Day 2014
November 6, 2015
Alden High School is proud to honor Veterans at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony! The program takes place in the auditorium where we have a chance to hear different stories told by our honored guests. Park Street Voices and the High School Band are also in attendance as they sing and play the Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic songs.
The Veterans are allowed to travel with their student to their first and second block classes, and after the assembly, they are asked to attend a brief reception in the foyer. This is truly an amazing way to recognize those who have fought for the freedom of our country. Here are the list of the Veterans
in attendance for todays special event:
Pat Ardino – Army
Mike Bennett – Army
Steven Bennett – Army
Mark Burke – Army
George Carter – Army
Allan Duncan – Army
Stephen George – Army
David Kryzan – Army
Ralph Librock – Army
Carl Matthies – Army
Gerald Matthies – Army
Jim Miller – Army
Damian Mirrione – Army
Lionel Reader – Army
Robert Swaciak – Army
David Van Ornum – Army
Joseph Wasielewski – Army
Thomas Whiting – Army
John Zelasko – Army
Wayne Appleton – Army National Guard
Justin Chernogorec – Army National Guard
Donald Nelson – NY National Guard
Arthur Marcussen – Army Colorguard
Robert Dauer – Navy
Ed Ewert – Navy
Todd Gaffney – Navy
Daniel Kubiak – Navy
Suzanne Mark – Navy
Ronald Mayer – Navy
William Nedell – Navy
Laurie Ramsey – Navy
Gil Ryerson – Navy
Cal Schadt – Navy
Carl A. Williams – Navy
Dan Hamann – US Naval Air
Leigh Lawson- Navy Colorguard
Phil Haendiges – Marines
David Kaus – Marines
James Kozma – Marines
Dan Luderman – Marines
Erick Puzan – Marines
Charles Miller – Coast Guard
Richard Retzlaff – Coast Guard
Joe Gentile – Air Force
Nick Smith – Air Force
Shanna Thomas – Air Force Cologuard
Joe Dazey – Marnies Colorgaurd
Michael Dudley – Navy
This program would not have been possible with out the hard work of the Alden High School Social Studies Department under the guidance of principal, Mr. Ryan.
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Christian Frank • Nov 24, 2015 at 1:56 pm
I think it is great that we recognize the great people who served our nation. They put there heart and soul into protecting the country we love. It is cool to interact with the veterans because several of them have such great stories to tell no matter what they did back in the day. I am truly grateful for there service and what they have done for our country.
addie horton • Nov 24, 2015 at 1:55 pm
I thought that the assembly was really touching. I really liked how they recognized each individual who contributed. Overall, I cried a little thinking how these veterans risked their lives to save ours.
leah weisbeck • Nov 24, 2015 at 1:53 pm
This was a really nice assembly. It really shows respect for the veterans and it makes you think about everything they have been through. It makes you more thankful to live in our great country.
Anna Yoerg • Nov 24, 2015 at 1:45 pm
This ceremony was amazing. I’m so proud that Alden has this tradition because it’s a great thing to do. This was such a great way to show the veterans how much they mean to us.
Kevin Mychajluk • Nov 24, 2015 at 1:43 pm
This is a great thing to do for our veterans. They really deserve the gratitude for their bravery. I hope we get to do this more in the coming years.
Madison Funk • Nov 20, 2015 at 11:13 am
The assembly was great, it is awesome that our school offers this opportunity for students to hear everything that the veterans have to say. I am glad that I was able to attend the assembly and be able to honor all of the veterans.
Mr. Librock • Nov 6, 2015 at 2:52 pm
My grandfather was honored to be in attendance today. I can’t begin to tell everyone how impressed he was from start to finish. It is something that he is really looking forward to being a part of again next year.