On November 10, San Jacinto Leadership Academy welcomed local veterans to campus for its second annual Veterans Voices: A Legacy of Service event.
Organized by IB Language & Literature teacher Mrs. Cheri Veilleux-Fenske, the event connected 11th-grade students with veterans for meaningful conversations about service, sacrifice, resilience, and the experiences that shaped their lives.
Through small-group interviews, students heard firsthand accounts that brought their classroom studies of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien to life. Some veterans also shared military gear, photographs, challenge coins, and uniforms, giving students a tangible connection to the stories and experiences being shared.
Thank you to our local veterans for sharing your experiences, wisdom, and time with our students!