By Liz Page

STAMFORD — The senior class at Stamford Central school got out the red,white and blue on Monday to honor local veterans with a special assembly in the school auditorium on the eve of Veteran's Day.

Russell Danforth, a Vietnam Veteran, gave kudos to the senior class, which he said did an excellent job on the program this year. 

More than a dozen veterans turned out as members of the Class of 2026 welcomed them. Emily Eklund put together a special video showing the various war memorials. Tyler Vast read off the names of the veterans and Abigail Villanueva asked for a moment of silence.

Olivia Albanese presented an essay "Remembering Yesterday." Many of the veterans left behind their families and they fought far from home. Their cause was freedom. They were ordinary people who served their country in order to carry on the legacy of those who went before them. Each veteran's chapter is part of the larger story of our country where they have served to safeguard freedom for our future generations.

Jacob Mrozik provided insight into Veterans Day, a day to honor all veterans.

It was all mingled with patriotic music, provided by the high school band, the senior chorus and the junior chorus.

Mrs. Seeley's first grade class provided a flawless recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to begin the assembly thanking veterans.

The Class of 2026 at Stamford Central School stand behind the veterans following a special assembly at the school on Monday to honor veterans for Veterans Day.