Apex Middle School recognized students whose parents are currently serving in the military or who are veterans, and staff members who are veterans, in a moving flag-raising ceremony on Nov. 10. The band played the National Anthem as Marine Kevin Burge, a graduate of Green Hope High School who has served two tours of duty in Iraq, raised the flag. Fifty students whose parents are currently serving in the military stood in front of the flag, at half-mast due to the Fort Hood event, then veterans on staff and in the Apex Middle School community joined them as the large crowd recognized their sacrifices for our country. The chorus sang God Bless America to close the ceremony.
Thanks to Principal Camille Hedrick sharing this information with GotNews.