VFW MO Post 3770-Mountain Grove

Mtn Grove VFW attends Two Veterans Day Ceremonies

Posted at 10:08 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 School Events

    Mountain Grove Post 3770 split the troops today and attended two Veterans Day Ceremonies.  The first was at Mountain Grove High School and began at 9:00 a. m.

    Veterans were greeted by the Mtn Grove JROTC.

	Marine Veteran Earl VanTassel escorted by JROTC Cadet

    The above photos are before the ceremony began, speakers during the ceremony and at the conclusion.
    The speakers were Bridget Williams, Superintendent; Jack Holland, Pres. Ministerial Alliance; Marcia Stumpff, High School Principal;  Missy Glenn, Elementary School Principal; J.T. Hale, Middle School Principal;  Specialist Carl Lindell; Lt Col. Lee Beamon, USMC Ret. JROTC; Tony Dugger, State Representative 144th District and Colonel Charles Williams, Garrison Commander, Fort Leonard Wood.  Songs were by the Mtn Grove High School Choir.
Photos courtesy of Comrade Ed Hawley.

    The second Veterans Day Ceremony was held at Norwood High School and it started at 10:00 a. m.

     The Ceremony began with the 4th grade class singing "For Us This Morning",  followed by the "Pledge of Allegiance" "National Anthem" and posting of the colors by the Mtn Grove VFW.  Norwood FFA then gave a flag folding presentation with an explanation about the meaning of the folds.  A poem was recited by Kat Janes and then an American Tribute arrangement by John Moss performed by the Norwood High School Band.  VFW representative Iris Joe Kelley was introduced and spoke to the assembled veterans, guests and students about the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen programs of the VFW.  He then presented the Voice of Democracy awards to the winning students from Norwood.  3rd place - Jordan Cottengim, 2nd place Kourtney Turner and 1st place Ryan Forrest who then presented his award winning audio essay.  Brianna Cudworth presented the Missing Man White Table and explained the signifigance of each item on the table followed by the High School Band playing a medley of the five branches of the military songs while veterans stood for their part of the medley.    The origin of "Taps" was given by Lincoln Connell followed by the playing of taps.  The Colors were then retired.
    After the ceremony escorts were assigned to the veterans who given a tour of the school and then enjoyed snacks in the FACS room.  Many veterans stayed and enjoyed the snacks provided.
Photos courtesy of Susie Dodds and Joe Kelley

Mtn Grove VFW Donates to "Project Grad"

Posted at 02:32 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 School Events

    Left to right - Jessica Roberts, Brenda Ramsey, VFW Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds, J.r and Ala Bradshaw.
    Mtn Grove VFW Post 3770 makes donations to the area high schools "Project Grad" activities on an annual basis.  The post feels it is a good activity for graduating seniors to participate in the activity and we wish to support the efforts of the group of chaperones that freely give of their time for the project.
 Best Wishes to the Mountain Grove Senior Class of 2009.

Mtn Grove VFW and Ladies Auxiliary make Donations

Posted at 01:32 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 School Events

Mtn Grove VFW Patriots Pen Skyline Wnner & More

Posted at 02:43 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 School Events

    Mtn Grove VFW Post 3770 1st Place at Skyline went on to take 3rd place honors at District 18.  Story and photos are available at the Skyline School website HERE.  Check it out as the Skyline School Webmaster has put together quite an extensive story concerning "Patriots Pen" and the "Voice of Democracy" Essay Contests.
    There is also an extensive story on the dedication of the flagpole that VFW Post 3770 donated and installed at the school and it can be found HERE.  it is quite a long page with lots of photos of the dedication ceremony, students giving speeches, installation of the flagpole and more be sure you scroll completely to the bottom of the page.  There are lots of photos so it will take some time to load completely.  Have patience, it is worth the wait.  Thanks to the Skyline School Webmaster for pointing the way to these great stories.
Cheerily
IJK

Mtn Grove VFW attends event at Skyline School

Posted at 08:38 AM on Sunday, November 9, 2008 by IJK in Post 3770 School Events

    Mtn Grove VFW Post 3770 attended a Sept 19 POW/MIA event by traveling to Skyline School in Douglas County, Missouri and assisted Ava Post 5993 in dedicating a new flagpole.  Skyline School took some pictures of the event and have them posted to a website.  To visit and see the pictures that were taken go to: Skyline School
Cheerily
IJK

Mtn Grove VFW attends Norwood Veterans Day Program

Posted at 01:35 PM on Friday, November 7, 2008 by IJK in Post 3770 School Events

Mountain Grove VFW Post 3770 members I. J. Kelley and Chuck Morgan prepare to "Post the Colors" to begin the 2008 Norwood School Veterans Day Program.
The "Colors" were presented while the students, veterans and guests gave the "Pledge of Allegiance" and sang the national anthem "The Star Spangled Banner"

The Norwood High School Band played the various Military Anthems

While student Tony Ward identifies the anthems and invites the veterans to stand while theirs is played.

Army Vets Stand

Navy Vets Stand

Marine Vets Stand

Student Council members Richmond Tate and Brianna Cudworth present the
I. J. Kelley speaks to the crowd about veterans and that they are living history of America's wars while the veterans in the crowd stand to be recognized.
The  VFW Post 3770 First place winner in this years "Voice of Democracy" contest was Margaret Golden of Norwood High School.  Here she is shown giving her winning speech.
A slide show was presented of area veterans that hve had their photos and info submitted.  This is a continuing slide show from years past with more added each year.  I have included just a sampling.
The song "Instrument of Peace" by Greg Gilpin was presented by the Norwood High School Choir and Special Guests.
Norwood student Morris Jenkins gave the Origin of Taps and then
"Taps" was played by buglers Morris Jenkins, Chandler Connell, Christy Chadwell and Jessica Reese while
VFW Post 3770 members retired the "Colors".

    Mtn Grove Post 3770 wishes to thank the students and staff for an excellent program.
  A special note of recognition should go out to Norwood Teacher Lisa Jones for all the hard work she does presenting the program each year.  The Choirs, Band, Student Council, FFA,  buglers and all who had a hand in this years production gave an outstanding performance.
    We would also like to thank Ladies Auxiliary member Tina Sweet for graciously taking the photos for us.
    (To view any of the small photos in a larger size just right click on the photo and then choose "View Image")

Mtn Grove VFW performs Flag Retirement Ceremony at Norwood School

Posted at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by IJK in Post 3770 School Events

    The students folding the flag are Chandler Connell, Freshman: Ashley Forrest, 4th grade; Cheyenne McGraw, 5th grade; and Kyle Mason, 7th grade.
    I want you all to know that I did not take the videos and I had no part in editing.
Cheerily
IJIK

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