Virtual Veterans Day Program 2020

On Veterans Day (and every day!) we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our Veterans. Words can not express how thankful we are for your service and sacrifice! Our annual Veterans Day program is one that our entire community looks forward to every year. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to plan our normal program. This year, we have put together a virtual Veterans Day Pro...

Mrs. Evans's kindergarten class reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Many of our classes completed lessons, activities, and projects to learn more about and honor our Veterans. Students from Mrs. James's preschool class, Mrs. Powers's fourth grade class, and Mrs. Dykes's sixth grade computer science class is featured below. Thank you, Veterans!   Preschool & Fourth Grade Sixth Grade The students in Mrs. Dykes's sixth grade computer science class created presentations to help inform others about Veteran...

Our annual Veterans Day Program is virtual this year! Watch the students at Myers Elementary perform their annual music program in honor of our Veterans.     Recorded by the Cannelton HiLife staff - Jason, Caleb, and Gage Program directed by Mrs. Sharla Adams Special thanks to Mrs. Hulse, Miss Donna, Miss Lasher, Mrs. Reed for assisting with the program.

This essay was written by sixth grader Jay Henson, as an entry for the annual VFW essay contest.   Is America great? This is a common question asked by the curious-minded. Some see America as a dark place, full of bad stereotypes and rude people, but look a little closer. Stare a little longer. The great things in America outshine the negative energy that stalls us. The great freedom we have ...

This essay was written by 7th Grader Kylie Anastasiades as part of the 2019 VFW essay contest. Kylie was awarded first place for this essay!   What Makes America Great There are many reasons why America is great. The one that means the most to me is our freedom. We are free and able to do the things that we love, like being with our families everyday and playing sports. Though, we are only all...

Cannelton City Schools - Virtual Veterans Day Program 2020 Our Cannelton HiLife staff asked students in grades preschool - 12 and staff to answer one simple yet very powerful question - What does Veterans Day mean to you?   Credits: Filming - Bria, Gage, Caleb Editing and production - Bria Special thanks to the students and staff members who participated and assisted!

Cannelton High School Seniors Isaac Corley and Megan Powers performing "Travelin' Soldier" - The Chicks. Performed at the November 2019 Cannelton City Schools Veterans Day Program. Video courtesy of Amber McCormick. Original song and credits - The Chicks.    

Jhett and Rafe interview Cannelton High School graduate and current PFC Christian Hagan about his experiences in the service and his future plans.   Listen to Off the Tracks: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhs-dXBC5wGRUJSm21vXQA Veterans Day Special 1 of 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyYkqR2EtxU *SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-299590540 Veterans Day Special 1 of 3 on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-299590540/off-th...

Jhett and Rafe sit down with former Marine Sergeant and Cannelton graduate Spencer Herzog to discuss his experiences in the service and what Veterans Day means to him.   Listen to Off the Tracks: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhs-dXBC5wGRUJSm21vXQA Veterans Day Special 2 of 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vzhpx7GVYc *SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-299590540 Veterans Day Special 2 of 3 on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-299590540/off-th...

Jhett and Rafe sit down with former Specialist and Air Traffic Controller Facility Chief Kyle Burroughs to discuss his life in the military and what Veterans Day means to him.     Listen to Off the Tracks: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhs-dXBC5wGRUJSm21vXQA Veterans Day Special 3 of 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk3t59zvuUY *SoundCloud: https://so...

Our annual Veterans Day slideshow is a time honored tradition that our community dearly looks forward to seeing each year. Years in the making, this slideshow has grown each year for more than 5 years. Our staff looks forward to adding more slides just as much as our community looks forward to watching. If you have a Veteran that you would like to include in our presentation, please let us know! Thank...