Edison Intermediate School in Westfield thanked America’s veterans on November 8 in a filled gymnasium decorated in red, white and blue banners paying tribute to the country’s servicemen and women.
Special guest, Christopher Bolton, a former Sergeant in the Air Force and father of Edison Principal, Dr. Matthew Bolton, described to the students how he gave up a comfortable life to join the military. “I was taught at home that benefits come with responsibilities,” he said. In describing how sacrifices are made by those in the military he explained, “Personal comforts sometimes must be given up for the benefit of the whole.”
In addition to Christopher Bolton, other invited veterans lined the bleachers while being entertained by the school’s concert band and 8th grade chorus under the direction of John Scozzaro, Kenneth Horn, and Kristine Smith-Morasso. The Veterans Day event also included readings by students and a slide show accompanied by a medley of Armed Forces theme songs.
Social Studies teacher and Master of Ceremony, John Stasi, reminded those in attendance “We had a peaceful Election Day thanks to our veterans. Our veterans protect our rights. Say ‘Thank You’ every chance you get.”
(above) Edison Intermediate School’s concert band, under the direction of John Scozzaro, entertained the Veteran’s Day assembly with a musical prologue “Armed Forces on Parade.”
(above) The 8th Grade Chorus of Edison Intermediate School in Westfield, under the direction of Kristine Smith-Morasso, sang the Star Spangled Banner while Westfield High School 10th grader and Boy Scout, Gianni Pizzi, presented the American flag during the Veterans’ Day Commemoration Ceremony in Westfield’s Edison Intermediate School.
