Adrian, MI – Elementary schools in Adrian, Prairie and Alexander, have been regular supporters of Thank-A-Vet over the years, and 2023 was no different.
In addition to singing songs for veterans Friday, the schools collected monetary donations for the event aimed at supporting veterans through Housing Help of Lenawee’s Dire Need Fund.
This year, Alexander (students and veterans in attendance pictured above) donated $380, Gleaner Legacy Arbor 764 (Palmyra) donated $1,000.00, and the Joseph Wildberg Fund for Veterans gave $321 in matching funds.
Prairie Elementary contributed $218 to Thank-A-Vet Friday. WLEN News talked with people involved with the programs at both schools, and captured some photos (pictures below are of the Prairie concert at the Adrian High School Performing Arts Center).
At Alexander, Elly Sager, a parent and graduate of Adrian Public School, gave matching funds through the Joseph Wildberg Fund for Veterans. He served in the Army for over 25 years retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He continued to volunteer after retirement, assisting in the command of the Wolverine and Petoskey American Legion offices.
Elly talked to WLEN News about what is means for the trust…named after her father…to donate this year…
Principal Shanan Henline explained why the school continues to support local veterans through donations and a musical performance…
At Prairie, Sarah Holtz, a Kindergarten teacher (and organizer of the Veteran’s event), talked to WLEN News about why she continues to go what she does with the students at Prairie. The event has been going on for 17 years now…
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