Veterans Day

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, World War I finally concluded. Armistice Day, or more commonly known as Veterans Day, is celebrated on November 11th each year to honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. At OLHMS, we show our thanks and gratitude to all Veterans, especially those within our Oak Lawn and Hometown communities.

OLHMS celebrated the patriotism and sacrifices of these heroes on Friday, November 3rd during our annual Veterans Day assembly. OLHMS 8th grade Student Ambassadors welcomed over 75 Veterans to the ceremony. Dr. Sean McNichols, OLHMS Principal, gave the opening remarks and welcomed the OLHMS community and Veterans to our celebration.

Thank you to Harold L. Richards High School's NJROTC for coming to our OLHMS Veterans Day Assembly to perform the Presentation of the Colors.

Mr. Terry Vorderer, United States Army, 1st Infantry Division, Retired Oak Lawn Police, Chief of Patrol, and current Mayor of Oak Lawn, gave a moving speech to the OLHMS student body and Veterans.

Our OLHMS Concert Chorus and Sunrise Singers, directed by Ms. Kayla Hughes, performed "The Pride of America," by Larry Clark and Greg Gilpin.

The OLHMS Concert Band, directed by Mr. John Kehl and Mrs. Beth Lyons, performed a beautiful rendition of American Collage, arranged by Michael Story.

The Fallen Soldier Table is reserved to honor our brave American soldiers who have been taken prisoner on foreign soil, those who went missing, those who have not returned home to us, and those who have perished.

From the bottom of our hearts, our OLHMS scholars, teachers, and administrators would like to thank all of our veterans who have served our country to keep us safe and free. Thank you for your sacrifice, bravery, and service!