- March 2, 2025
Pathways Elementary music teacher Jessica Palmer leads students in the finale song, "You Are Our Heroes," during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary students wait for the Veterans Day celebration to begin on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary kindergartens walk onto the basketball court for the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary kindergarteners wait for the Veterans Day celebration to begin on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary Principal Kevin Berry speaks during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary music teacher Jessica Palmer speaks during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Mainland High School Air Force Junior ROTC presents the colors during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth grader Juliana Del Bagno reads a poem she wrote for veterans during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary kindergarteners sing "American Every Day" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary kindergarteners sing "American Every Day" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary first graders sing "Oh, I Love America" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary first graders sing "Oh, I Love America" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary teacher Julie Zimmerer speaks during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Students hold a sign recognizing former Pathways student Chloe Zimmerer, who is now enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary second graders sing "I Love My Country" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary second graders sing "I Love My Country" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary second graders sing "I Love My Country" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth graders M.J. Schwarz and Ella Huftalen carry a banner, as Alexis Watson acts as flag bearer during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth graders Payton Musolino and Emma Sullivan (back) act as flag bearers during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth graders Ryleigh West and Anthony Scaber act as flag bearers during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth graders Kate Cunningham and Brendon Perri (back) act as flag bearers during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary teacher Matt Coleman speaks during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary third graders sing "This Is America" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary third graders sing "This Is America" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fourth graders sing "Thank a Vet" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fourth graders sing "Thank a Vet" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fourth graders sing "Thank a Vet" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fourth grader Michael Walsh sings a solo during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth graders sing "Fifty Nifty" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth graders sing "Fifty Nifty" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Pathways Elementary fifth graders sing "Fifty Nifty" during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Gabby DuBose reads an essay she wrote in honor of Veterans Day during the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Pathways Elementary Patriots honored veterans with music at its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, Nov. 8.
Dressed in red, white and blue, students of all grades sang songs about America, service and patriot spirit at the event, which was held on the school's basketball court. All local U.S. military veterans, those in active duty and their families were invited to the celebration, which was led by music teacher Jessica Palmer.
"Each year, the Pathways community comes together to honor all the brave men and women who serve in the military to protect our country and make the world a safer place," Pathways Principal Kevin Berry said.
Veterans Day, which is observed on Nov. 11, is a day to remember how important it is to be brave and appreciate the freedoms Americans enjoy, Berry said.
"At Pathways, we are the Patriots. We believe in service, honor and respect. Our students are leaders, and they demonstrate that every day. This afternoon, we hope to demonstrate our admiration for the best example of patriots, our veterans."