Kenneth Latschar, receives a standing ovation after being presented the U.S. Flag at this year’s Veterans Day assembly on Friday at Cassville High School. Latschar served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1974. He currently works for the city of Cassville Public Works Department, is a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cassville and is a statistician for the Cassville High School football team. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Kenneth Latschar, restrains emotion as he comes to understand the flag presentation was coming his way during Friday’s Veterans Day assembly. Latschar served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1974. He currently works for the city of Cassville Public Works Department, is a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cassville and is a statistician for the Cassville High School football team. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comCarol Lansdown, left, and Dale Lansdown are greeted by Cassville FFA members as they enter the gym for the 35th annual Veterans Day recognition ceremony at Cassville High School on Friday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comHannah Brizendine stands at attention next to the U.S. Flag as the “Star-Spangled Banner” is played at the beginning of Friday’s Veterans Day assembly in Cassville. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comDavid Jack, a member of the U.S. Navy from 1998 2006, sings the “Anchors Aweigh” portion of “Armed Forces — The Pride of America” during Friday’s Veterans Day assembly. Kyle Troutman/ ktrout-man@ cassville- democrat. comJROTC students present the colors at the beginning of Friday’s Veterans Day assembly in Cassville. Kyle Troutman/ ktrout-man@ cassville- democrat. comBill Shiveley, Cassville mayor who served in the U.S. Navy from 19671971, is presented a certificate by senior Cosmo Rhoads honoring his service during Friday’s Veterans Day assembly. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@ cassville- democrat. comTroy Lowe, member of the U.S. Air Force from 19732003, is presented a certificate by senior Cosmo Rhoads honoring his service during Friday’s Veterans Day assembly. Kyle Troutman/ ktrout-man@ cassville- democrat. com