The students of Dickson STEAM Academy have embarked on an important lesson of service, sacrifice, honor, and duty in preparation of Veterans Day 2024. The school partnered with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to create a Field of Flags in front of the main entrance of the building. Students helped to place 620 flags on the front lawn, with each flag placed representing the $620 collected for disabled vets.
This effort has transformed the outdoor space into a patriotic memorial, all to honor local veterans and raise critical funds to support our ill and injured military heroes.
On Thursday, November 7, students had the opportunity to meet members of Alpha Company 876th Brigade Engineer Battalion of the Pennsylvania National Guard, which visited the school with one of their armored Humvees. Dickson teacher Mr. Gary Sandy serves in the unit, where he has the rank of sergeant first class. Students were able to sit inside the vehicle and learn more about the role it plays in serving the country, as well as its various capabilities.
The project was spearheaded by Dickson teacher Mr. Adam Forgie. The students would like to thank Alpha Company 876 BEB Engineers from the PA National Guard, Jobe Funeral Home of Turtle Creek, WHEA, and all of those who donated and time supporting this effort.
