(Rockwall ISD – November 9, 2012) Utley Middle School students hosted the third annual Veteran’s Day Program today, in honor of the men and women who selflessly serve or who have served our country.
The assembly took place at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center where the UMS band, UMS Chorale, and the UMS Symphonic Orchestra all made special performances. 
Congressman Ralph Hall was in attendance as well. Colonel Dawn M. Ferrell from the 136th Airlift Wing located at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve spoke with the students on the importance of veterans as ordinary people and extraordinary citizens of the United States.
In addition, students shared essays and poetry to describe why we celebrate veterans. The ceremony culminated with a heartfelt playing of TAPS by a UMS band student.
Submitted by Tracey Black, Assistant Principal, Utley Middle School.
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