"There are many holidays that Americans reserve to celebrate their numerous freedoms. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Day all provide opportunities to remind us of the sacrifices made by brave men and women over the past 240 years. But just as often, opportunities not directly associated with a holiday avail themselves.
Arlington diocesan schools encourage students to remember sacrifices made and celebrate our country.
The year began with a ceremony Jan. 18 at the John Lyon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3150 in Arlington. Bishop O’Connell High School students Virginia Schilder, Ryan Robles and John Durel won first, second and third place respectively for their five-minute recorded essays of “Why am I optimistic about America’s future?” in a Voice of Democracy contest. At the same ceremony, O’Connell math department Chairman Michael Bernhard received the local and district level VFW Teacher of the Year award for promoting patriotism and good citizenship in students."
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