91²Ö¿â held its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the Army and Air Force ROTC programs, and remarks from 91²Ö¿â President Lester A. Lefton.
Former Staff Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force Andrew Altizer was the guest speaker for the event. Altizer is a recipient of the Air Force’s Airmen College Scholarship and a current student at 91²Ö¿â. A reception in the Kent Student Center Kiva lobby followed the brief program.
All were invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation was extended to 91²Ö¿â faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.