On Wednesday, November 8th, Greater Nanticoke Area honored Veterans, past and present, with an hour long ceremony. The ceremony featured performances by GNA’s Band and District Chorus, two speakers (Captain Jeffrey Homza and Steve Biernacki), a presentation of colors, and a sing along of “Proud to be an American” to close the ceremony.

The band, conducted by Dr. Bunnell, played “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “This is my Country,” “God Bless America,” and “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Captain Homza went up to speak after the presentation of colors and the National Anthem. Captain Homza is a combat veteran who saw service in distinguished theaters such as Operation Iraqi Freedom. In his well written speech, Captain Homza honored our Veterans and accentuated the sacrifice that they make daily. Steve Biernacki was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and earned two Bronze Stars during his tour of duty. Biernacki also had an excellent speech which honored this country’s veterans. Both speakers answered questions about their experience in the military.

The students involved, both Band and District Chorus, are as follows:

Band Members:

Madelyn Bugdonovitch
Ben Placek
Jonah Musselman
Sean Wolfe
Jacob Vick
Gabe Jenceleski
Connor Ehrensperger
Kassie Rinker
David Mash
Emalie Rowles
Dustin Zumba
Tyler Souder
Megen Banas
Ashley Rake
Courtney Capie
Taslima Ali
Kendal Grimm

District Chorus Members:

Kaylee Simmons
Alicia Pacheco
Kendal Grimm
Emalie Rowles
Madelyn Bugdonovitch
Gabe Jenceleski
Kyle Stratton
David Mash