West Scranton High School displayed its patriotism and gratitude to our nation's veterans on Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. A special ceremony was held to honor our local veterans. This co-curricular effort initiated by many dedicated teachers was a great success. Students from all aspects of West Scranton High School participated in this awesome event. They were motivated from all realms of West Scranton High School to truly strive toward a goal.
     In attendance at the dedication were veterans, students, teachers, and administrators who all exulted in a job well done. In all, there were approximately 50 veterans and 200 people at the memorial. The program included the dedication of the mural created by Mrs. Duffy's art major students and the singing of patriotic songs by Mrs. Lotz's chorus students. Historical backgrounds were read by Mrs. Damiano's, Mr. Bresser's, and Mr. J. O'Hearn's history students. Original poetry was read by Mr. Mazzino's and Mrs. DeFrancesco's English students. Mrs. Coyne's foods students provided refreshments for the event. The students and faculty members who participated in the ceremony should be commended for the tremendous amount of effort they put into this memorial. The event exemplified the real West Scranton High School, its students, and its ideals.
     As this wondrous event culminated, a grateful veteran stood up and asked if he could say a few words. He made the following remarks. "When people say that patriotism is dead, tell them to come to West Scranton High School. When people say that kids today don't know or care about the sacrifice our nation's veterans made, tell them to come to West Scranton High School." This brief statement of gratitude summed up what West Scranton High School is truly about.