Roger Bacon Honors Veterans at Annual Veterans' Breakfast and Assembly

A morning of gratitude and a lifetime of thanks. Roger Bacon High School welcomed veterans from across its community to campus on Tuesday, November 10, for its annual Veterans' Breakfast and Assembly, an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our country.

Hosted by Roger Bacon's Student Senate, the annual gathering brought together a special group of guests, including parents and grandparents of current Spartans, Roger Bacon alumni, and friends of the school community. Though their connections to Roger Bacon may be different, they share a common bond through their service to our nation.

The morning began with breakfast before transitioning into an assembly where students had the opportunity to express their gratitude and recognize the sacrifices, courage, and commitment of the veterans in attendance.

A special part of this year's program was hearing from Roger Bacon President Steve Schad, who brings a personal understanding of military service to the occasion. Schad served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

“Each year, our Veterans’ Assembly brings the Roger Bacon community together to thank those who have served our country and to help our students understand the sacrifices behind the freedoms we enjoy. Their example of courage, service and commitment to others reflects the Franciscan values we strive to live every day. We are committed to ensuring that our veterans know they are appreciated and that each generation of Spartans carries forward a lasting respect for their service,” Schad said.

For Roger Bacon students, the annual gathering serves as a meaningful reminder that the freedoms we enjoy come with the sacrifices of those willing to serve. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to put gratitude into action by recognizing the veterans who are part of their own families and the broader Roger Bacon community.

Roger Bacon extends its sincere thanks to all the veterans who joined us for this year's celebration and to the Student Senate for helping make the morning possible.

View photos from this year's Veterans' Breakfast and Assembly in our ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM.