February 2008, Riverside County Office of Education, Kenneth M. Young, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools

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photo of veterans standing in audience at Operation RecognitionFifty-two veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam were awarded high school diplomas in front of comrades, families and friends May 21 during the Second Annual Operation Recognition Ceremony. The program allows veterans and internees to receive diplomas in recognition of their service to their country.

The program is sponsored by the Riverside County Office of Education, with assistance from the Riverside County Department of Veteran’s Services. Veterans stood as the Martin Luther King High School Chamber Singers sang a medley of songs honoring different branches of service, and dabbed tears as the Elsinore High School Air Force JROTC performed an honor guard detail.

The next Operation Recognition awards program is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2008. In order to be recognized at the ceremony, completed application forms and supporting documentation must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.

For a complete list of veterans and information on how to apply for a diploma, go to www.rcoe.us/operationrecognition.

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The 2008 Report to the Community was written and prepared by the Riverside County Office of Education. It is also available as a pdf (19 MB). Copyright ©2008 Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. 3939 Thirteenth Street, Riverside, CA 92501