GASTONIA — St. Michael Catholic School in Gastonia held a Veterans Day ceremony in honor of all the military heroes who courageously served our country.
Veterans were honored with patriotic songs, a reenactment of the flag raising on Iwo Jima, and a flag folding ceremony.
Middle schoolers also read essays that reflected on the meaning of Veterans Day and the sacrifices that military personnel make to keep our nation free.
After the ceremony, veterans were invited to enjoy breakfast with their families and to celebrate their dedication to our country.
— Photos provided by Tammy Eason
CHARLOTTE — Students at Holy Trinity Middle School delivered a busload of food to the Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte’s food pantry in Charlotte Nov. 17 to help local Charlotte families at Thanksgiving and throughout the year.
Students at all of the Diocese of Charlotte’s schools helped support food pantries or otherwise help the needy in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
— Photos courtesy of Facebook
