Veterans honored

IN THE SPOTLIGHT — Veterans from the local American Legion and VFW sit on front of an assembly of K-6 students Monday and await their turn to speak about their experience at war. Students, teachers and parents opened the assembly by singing the Star Spangled Banner and saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Paris Elementary School Principal Jane Fahey said the assembly was meant to help students understand what it means to be a veteran and to honor them for their service. 

SCOUTS — Students involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies stood on stage and were recognized during an Aspire Higher assembly in the Paris Elementary School gymnasium on Monday. The assembly was also a chance for students to hear from veterans about their service to our country. 

SHOW OF HANDS —  Paris Elementary students with friends or relatives who have served or are currently serving in the military, raise their hands during the school's Aspire Higher assembly Monday. 

VET SPEAKS — Paris Post 9787 Junior Vice Commander Onni Raasumaa stands at the podium in the Paris Elementary School gymnasium to speak about his service to our country.