Courtesy photo At left, Holy Name middle schoolers and high schoolers thanked Veterans by singing patriotic songs at a Veterans Day concert, held Monday, Nov. 11 at Holy Name Catholic School. In this photo, Holy Name students stand with hands on their hearts as HNHS student Melody McBroom (standing with microphone on left), sings the National Anthem, with piano accompaniment by Senator Ed McBroom.

ESCANABA — Holy Name Catholic School held a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, Nov. 11 in the elementary school’s multi-purpose room. Many area veterans and their family members and friends were in attendance. All veterans and current members of the military were honored for their service.

Holy Name middle school and high school students sang patriotic songs, with accompaniment by Senator Ed McBroom and HNCS Principal Nathan Vande Hey. Songs performed included “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “God Bless America,” the Armed Forces Medley (to salute each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces), and “God Bless the USA.”

A slide show presentation was shown that featured photos of veteran family members of Holy Name students and staff. The presentation was compiled by Holy Name Science teacher and U.S. Navy Veteran Mrs. JoEllen Hadel to thank our service men and women for their service. In addition, students in third, fourth and fifth grades recited poetry. Students presented handmade cards thanking our veterans for their service.

For more information about Holy Name Catholic School, located at 409 South 22nd Street, Escanaba, call the school at 906-786-7550, or for information about Holy Name High School, located at 2203 7th Ave. South, call 906-398-1155.