W.G. Houston Civics Club Honors Our Veterans

ANGOLA, NY – On Monday, Nov. 9, the W.G. Houston Middle School Civics Club held its annual Veterans Day wreath ceremony at the WGHMS Veterans Memorial, honoring members of the military from the Lake Shore community.

Students were joined by the Newcomb Long American Legion Post 928, the Ladies Auxiliary Post 928 and VFW Post 5798.

Led by students

Civics Club members ran the ceremony themselves, reading to the veterans and guests in front of the memorial wall, which carries the names of service members from our community.

Students led every part of the ceremony. Reading to the veterans and guests. Speaking in front of the wall's service branch seals.

Thank you to the students who led it: Kaylee M., Nicholas F., Penelope S., Kylie M., Sophie D., Cain W., Nyah G., Ava C., Macy D., Elliott D. and Seth Z.

“The students did an outstanding job representing the school and themselves during the ceremony. We are so proud of their accomplishments!” said Jeff Ziobro, the Civics Club advisor.

A wreath for the wall

A student and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary placed the wreath together at the foot of the memorial.

Placing the wreath at the memorial wall. The wreath at the foot of the memorial.

Watch the ceremony

Thank you to our veterans

After the ceremony, members of the Legion and the VFW stayed to shake hands with the students.

VFW Post 5798 members watch the students. A handshake and a thank-you after the ceremony. Legion members greet the students.

The Civics Club with the Legion, the Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW. Thank you to the veterans who joined us. Lined up and ready before the ceremony.

This spring, at its Memorial Day ceremony on Wednesday, May 26, the Civics Club will add 173 more names to the wall, bringing it to more than 360.