Veterans honored at NHS during Wednesday program

Major (retired) James Osborn was the guest speaker at Wednesday morning's Veterans Day program held in the Ella Maxwell Performing Arts Center at the Nevada High School. Osborn spoke about sacrifice and giving thanks to veterans, as well as their families. The program (coordinated by the AFJROTC program and NHS student council) also included patriotic readings, musical performances, recognition of local veterans, and a history and performance of Taps. See page 8 for more photos of Veterans Day events.

Major (retired) James Osborn and other veterans stand at attention during the NHS Crimson Sounds' performance of the various military branches' service's songs. Veterans stood to be recognized when their branch's military service song played.

Cadets in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Color Guard post colors at the top of the program Wednesday.

Student council members help serve meals at the drive-thru breakfast.

The NHS Crimson Sounds along with choir members (under the direction of NHS Band Director Michael Fox and Vocal Music Director Wes Morton) pre-recorded their performance earlier in the week due to COVID-19 restrictions. The performances aired via projector during the program.

Along with cadets in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program, Col. Bryan Eckart (ROTC instructor) greeted veterans to the Wednesday morning program held in the Ella Maxwell Performing Arts Center at the Nevada High School.