School children showcase lessons on veteran appreciation

MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Students at Mauldin Christian Academy spent months preparing for the opportunity to say thanks to veterans with music, art and food.

MAC held a Veterans Day program that began with a free breakfast in the cafeteria, where colorful banners displayed appreciative messages on the walls and patriotic centerpieces adorned the tables.

Second grader Waverly Lane sat with family members - including her grandfather, Roger Boothe.

“I want people to know that he served in the Army and he served it well,” she said.

This was the second year for MAC to commemorate Veterans Day with a musical performance that also included videos and other tributes to loved ones in the military.

Boothe said it was touching to hear his granddaughter speak so proudly of his service to the country.

“I think it’s important that our youth know that freedom isn’t free,” he said.

Students in grades three through five participated in the presentation, which included singing and highly-choreographed performances with props.

Throughout the program, students spoke about the sacrifices veterans have made.

Vietnam War veteran Michael Fowler said it was reassuring to see the children’s appreciation for his military service.

“They’re learning,” he said. “We don’t want to repeat the same mistakes we made over time.”

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