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Students stand and watch the Color Guard pass by during the annual Veterans Day program at the Verndale School, on Veterans Day 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Air Force veteran Jimmy White passes by students showing respect as part of the VFW Post 3922 Color Guard. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Third-grader Mara Uselman was recognized for her artwork during the Verndale Veterans Day program. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Music teacher Stephanie Brownlow directs band students through the playing of several patriotic songs, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Navy veteran Mark Anson presented the Veterans Day message at the Verndale Public School Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Veterans stand to be honored during the playing of their branches song during the Verndale Veterans Day program. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Tyler Fiskum plays "Taps" to end the Veterans Day program in Verndale. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Kindergartener Quentin Tyrrell is awarded an American flag for his work in creating a patriotic poster. Quentin Tyrrell
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The Verndale choir sings "His Truth Is Marching On" under the direction of Deb Hutson. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Madison Schmitz (left) and Abigail Ervasti were recognized for their first and second place award winning essays for the Voice of Democracy contest. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal