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Published: November 13, 2009 03:11 am    print this story  

‘Real-life history’ presented at EFHS

Among sites where veterans share their military experiences

By Katie Wilson
Times West Virginian

PLEASANT VALLEY — East Fairmont High School honored those who serve Thursday by inviting military men and women to the school.

It’s all part of the History Channel’s “Take a Veteran to School Day” outreach program. EFHS’s event was sponsored locally by Time Warner Cable.

The purpose is to invite veterans to share their experiences in the military while making a video recording as part of the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. Students from the West Virginia University School of Journalism were on hand to record the veterans’ stories for the project.

Wednesday, EFHS’s advance placement students crowded into the auditorium to hear the stories of:

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Veterans came to East Fairmont High School Thursday to share their experiences with students and the community during the Take A Veteran to School Day program, sponsored by the West Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association. Veterans Bill Boggs (from left), Donald Dobbins, Bill Skinner, Hershel “Woody” Williams and Patricia Kishman spoke about their service. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER/Times West Virginian (Click for larger image)



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