Posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 : 11:56 a.m.
East Arbor Charter Academy hosts ceremony paying tribute to veterans
By Angela Cesere
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Great Saux Trail Council cub scout pack 284 holds a flag for each branch of the military during a ceremony held by the school to honor veterans on National Veterans Day. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Great Saux Trail Council cub scout pack 284 holds a flag for each branch of the military during a ceremony held by the school to honor veterans on National Veterans Day. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-01_fullsize.JPG
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From right: Kindergarten students Dylan Andrews, Cole Buescher, Makenzie Billings, and Brendan Smith wear star spangled banner themed hats at the ceremony to honor veterans. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-02_fullsize.JPG
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From left: Ypsilanti AMVETS Post 269 color guard members Charles Herndon, Terry Lamb, Louis Vaughn, and Pete Raymond carry the American and POW flags to the front of the gym at the beginning of the ceremony to honor veterans. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-03_fullsize.JPG
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United States Marine Corps veteran and Ypsilanti resident Lawrence Billings, left, and Army veteran and Ypsilanti resident Gui R. Collins salute the American flag as it is brought to the front of the gym. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-04_fullsize.JPG
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Kindergartner Joiya Keith, far left, sings with classmates to "This Land is Your Land". Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-05_fullsize.JPG
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East Arbor Charter Academy principal Shawn Leonard speaks during the ceremony to honor veterans. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-06_fullsize.JPG
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6th grade teacher Rebeca Hypnar, left, holds the microphone for 6th grader Jessica Doernte as she reads off a few words of thanks to veterans during the ceremony. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-07_fullsize.JPG
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From left: 6th graders Kaylie LaPorte, Juliann Chis, Christian Diaz and Caden Keider hold up a banner thanking veterans for their service. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-08_fullsize.JPG
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Ypsilanti resident and World War II veteran Norm Brown, far right, smiles as students read off words of thanks to veterans during a ceremony. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-09_fullsize.JPG
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Ypsilanti resident and Navy veteran James Talbot, right, and Ypsilanti resident and Air Force veteran Christopher Hocutt salut in remembrance of fallen soldiers. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!vets/cache/111111-AJC-East-Arbor-Academy-Veterans-Day-ceremony-10_fullsize.JPG
In honor of Veterans Day, East Arbor Charter Academy hosted a ceremony to pay tribute to about 30 soldiers who have served in the United States military.
The event included an opening by a local color guard, students singing, and participation of a cub scout pack as part of the special presentation.
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Forest City
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 : 6 p.m.
East Arbor is a great school. I am proud my family is a part of it.