A handful of students took a deep breath and gathered themselves — each with a dream of earning the title of school spelling champion — prior to the start of
“To any of the veterans here today, I thank you for everything you've done,” Newkirk said. “Thank you for answering the call to duty and for being my inspiration and my hero.”
Veterans Day, observed Nov. 11, honors those who have served in the United States military. Since the day falls on a Saturday, events will take place Nov. 9-10 at schools across the county.