John I. Burton's Band and Norton Elementary and Middle School's Choir performed two songs each. Torie A., a senior from John I. Burton, sang a solo to the song "God Bless the U.S.A." in honor of the veterans. Senior Kaitlyn H. and juniors Taylor C., Hannah P., and Makenna K. each spoke about a different American war. Carol Caruso also came on stage and shared her story about her life as a military wife.Dr. Keith Perrigan, Norton City Schools' superintendent, added his own twist on honoring the veterans by acknowledging the students' who took part in the assembly. He also announced the winners of the Flagpole Project competition. The judges decided to combine multiple ideas from Mrs. Wampler's Algebra 2 class and Mrs. Adams' journalism class. These classes won a free trip to Dollywood.
Written by: Kim H. and Megan D.