ATTICA, Ohio-Students at Seneca East Local Schools are learning the significance of honoring veterans and their country through a week-long event that includes the annual Stars, Stripes, & Lights cross-country meet. This tradition, established over the past four years, connects students with veterans, first responders, and active military members. Students like Valerie Bordner and Evan Schiefer express their appreciation for the opportunity to learn from veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and the privilege of supporting them. Veterans such as Jim Alt and James Schumacher feel honored to serve as role models for the youth, appreciating the students’ patriotic spirit. Superintendent Laura Kagy emphasized the district’s efforts to foster a sense of community and service among students, instilling a love for their country and an understanding of being part of something greater.
