A thank you to veterans from South Tama students, staff

Area U.S. military veterans stand in the foreground with the South Tama Middle and High School student bodies as the Toledo Legion Honor Guard presents the Colors during a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12 at the High School. Color Guard members included Robert Youngman, Martin Christensen, Don Havran, Bruce McEltree and Eric Bartel. News-Herald photos/John Speer

The STC?Choir under the direction of Chris McFate sang patriotic songs during the Veterans Day observance. The choir was accompanied by Dolores Harris.

Following a reading of the roll of Tama County service members who lost their lives in wars, Taps was played in their honor by Madison Baack (above) with the echo played by Robert Tyynismaa. The STC?Concert Band under the direction of Mike Carnahan provided music during the program.