McHenry High School students and staff are honoring veterans through a variety of celebrations on Veterans Day and every day.
In the McHenry Strength area, former strength students who went on to serve the country are recognized with a permanent display on one of the TV monitors. Dr. John Beerbower, director of McHenry Strength and assistant division leader for PE, health and driver's education, said the idea is to give students who serve the same recognition as student athletes who go on to play in college and/or professionally.
For Veterans Day, the strength area was decorated with flags and banners, but the display of former students plays year-round. To see the display, click here.
The presentation is continually being updated. Former strength students who want to share their photos can email Beerbower at BeerbowerJohn@dist156.org.
In social science classes throughout the day on Veterans Day, a panel of local veterans are telling students about their military service and answering questions. The annual panel event is a way for students to learn about serving the nation while honoring veterans.
Thank you to all of the speakers. They are:
Colin Brennan
Derek Johnson
Ray Hagerty
Barry Phelps
Dave Shafer
Joe Kalisek
Will Platacis
Kevin Adams
Lee Lexow
Veterans Day events will conclude with MCHS Surround Sound vocal students singing the National Anthem near the end of the school day.