For the Troops

For-the-troopsWestchester Intermediate School hosted a Veteran's Day Program and along with it launched a letter and art campaign for the Troops. Over 120 student submissions were collected and will be sent in December care packages to Troops overseas by the Supporters of the Military (SOM).

To support the SOM's year-round efforts with donations of items, letters or money for shipping, please visit their website at www.supportersofmilitary1.com.

Pictured are sixth grade Veterans Day student organizers, front, left to right, Drake Joiner, Brooke Gifford, Alyssa Heilmann, Caroline Liapes, Jenna Polowski and Seth Conway. Back, WIS parent organizer Nikki Wood, teacher Courtney Kozinski, SOM representative Penny Kozinski and Principal Shawn Longacre.