A Message from the Mayor
Celebrating Veterans Day with Mt. Scott Elementary
City of Happy Valley
On November 7th I had the honor of attending Mt. Scott Elementary’s Veterans Day Assembly. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade filtered into the school’s gymnasium and sat in rows according to their grade, while family members watched on from the bleachers. After we all recited the Pledge of Allegiance, students performed their morning song, and each class shared a rousing chant about their grade I was invited to the front by Principal Jeff Green.
I appreciated the opportunity to speak about my time serving in the United States Coast Guard, including my time aboard the research vessel, USCGC Staten Island. During my years of service, I was fortunate enough to travel to many places around the globe, including Antarctica. Students especially enjoyed seeing one of my photos from that time, that features a curious penguin in front of the ship.
The assembly was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the significance of Veterans Day, and I enjoyed getting the chance to share my experience. I hope some students were inspired and consider military service in the future.
Mayor Ellis
