Military veteran Gary Smith (center) pictured with students from Hackler Intermediate School’s EAST program
Students from Hackler Intermediate School’s education accelerated by service and technology (EAST) program got the chance to say “Thank You” to local residents who have served in the military. The children from Audrey Plumlee’s class hosted a veterans luncheon on Saturday.
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot weather watcher Gary Smith was among the veterans in attendance, and he says the kids put on a magnificent program.
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Smith was also given the opportunity to be interviewed by some of the students at the luncheon. The first student he talked to was Camden Beers.
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Zoey Mattos got the chance to ask Smith about his decision to serve.
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Laile LeGarde talked to Smith about how he was fed during his time in the military.
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Zane Loftis asked Smith about the locations where he was stationed during his service.
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Noah Howerton learned about the places Smith may have enjoyed while he was in the military.
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Saturday’s luncheon was held at the Baxter County Fairgrounds.
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