The St. Rita School community in Webster came together for a special service to celebrate veterans at St. Rita Church Nov. 8. The ceremony, which included patriotic songs, prayer and a speech by U.S. Army veteran Paul Morehouse, coinided with Veterans Day, which was observed this year on Nov. 12.
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Music teacher Sarah Wilke plays the guitar.
Students sing during the service.
U.S. Army veteran Paul Morehouse speaks.
Sixth-graders sing patriotic songs.
Sam D’Amico asks for quiet from other students.
Julia Leahy, Kailey Evanoswky & Gabrielle Heisig.
Anthony Tabacco prays during the service.
U.S. Navy veteran Paul Goodell sits in church.