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PUTNAM — Putnam High School is encouraging all veterans to come to Putnam High School between 8 and 10 a.m. Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
Veterans planning to attend should contact Matthew Amendola at 860.963.6905 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Historically, Veterans Day was a day off from school in Putnam. Before the pandemic, the Board of Education decided to hold classes each year on Nov. 11, with the express intent of educating students about the service and sacrifice of veterans. While school was in session last year, COVID-related restrictions obstructed the effort to honor veterans the way the school wanted to.
Principal Heather Taylor and social studies teacher John Allen, and the school and student body are inviting veterans, young and old, to be their guest for coffee and refreshments in the school library.
Allen said, “It’s also an opportunity for veterans to share their experiences with the students of Putnam High School.”
“Veterans Day is often a day off from school. By being in school, the students will have an opportunity to meet veterans and hear about some of their military experiences. Together with the veterans, the school will also participate in a Veterans Day flag raising ceremony,” said Taylor.
Coffee and refreshments will be served beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 11. Students, faculty, and veterans will enjoy an opportunity to mingle. Veterans will be encouraged to also visit classrooms to speak of their experiences and answer student’s questions.
In addition, a flag-raising ceremony will be at 10 a.m. on the green in the front of the school. American Legion Post #13 Commander Michael Vassar and American Legion District #4 Commander Tony Rendon will do the flag-raising honors. Post #13 Vietnam veteran Albert Cormier will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. There will be a brief speaking ceremony featuring Taylor and a member of the student body, prior to the flag raising.
“We’re encouraging veterans and family members to join us as we think this event will be the beginning of a Veterans Day tradition at Putnam High School. This program will be an opportunity for students to receive a firsthand civic experience,” said Taylor.
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