DOVER—
Portsmouth Christian Academy celebrated Veterans Day by hosting an assembly to thank veterans for their service today – at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – the same moment 91 years ago that World War I officially ended. A total of 19 veterans from the community were present. Seventh grade students coordinated this event and honored the attendees with a slideshow presentation giving a brief history of each individual’s service to their country.
“This was a very touching moment for me,” stated Loretta Madden-Holman, PCA parent and former U.S. Navy nurse. “I am very impressed that the school emphasizes the importance of this day by honoring the men and women who serve our country.” Mrs. Holman’s son, Connor, recited a few words to the audience about his mother’s military experience.
“Our school is in session on this day [while many others are on holiday] so that the students can put actual faces to the people who have served our country,” said Dr. Connie Lawrence, PCA Lower School Principal. “We want our students to know that others had to give up their freedom to fight to protect the freedom that we enjoy today.”
Portsmouth Christian Academy is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, N.H. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, please call 603.742.3617 or visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org.
Photo caption: Portsmouth Christian Academy honored 19 veterans from the community today during their Veterans Day Assembly. Seventh grade students coordinated this event and honored the attendees with a slideshow presentation giving a brief history of each individual’s service to their country. (Courtesy photo)
“This was a very touching moment for me,” stated Loretta Madden-Holman, PCA parent and former U.S. Navy nurse. “I am very impressed that the school emphasizes the importance of this day by honoring the men and women who serve our country.” Mrs. Holman’s son, Connor, recited a few words to the audience about his mother’s military experience.
“Our school is in session on this day [while many others are on holiday] so that the students can put actual faces to the people who have served our country,” said Dr. Connie Lawrence, PCA Lower School Principal. “We want our students to know that others had to give up their freedom to fight to protect the freedom that we enjoy today.”
Portsmouth Christian Academy is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, N.H. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, please call 603.742.3617 or visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org.
Photo caption: Portsmouth Christian Academy honored 19 veterans from the community today during their Veterans Day Assembly. Seventh grade students coordinated this event and honored the attendees with a slideshow presentation giving a brief history of each individual’s service to their country. (Courtesy photo)
