110819 Northwoods Veterans (MA)

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Students filter into the gymnasium through hallways decorated with patriotic-themed art during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Rosemary Fulgenzi gets a jubilant hug after being announced as the winner of the "Patriot Award" during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Robert Danielson, right, leads the choir on the piano with the song "Illinois" during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Morgan Tolentino, left, and Rafaella Burkhart play "Taps" in an adjancent room during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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McHenry County Sheriffs Department (from left:) Corrections Sgt. Eric Guzman, Corrections Officers Jennifer Rudolph, and Corrections Officer Justin Jensen return the flag during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Army veteran Dale Sasse salutes the flag during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Veterans filter into the gymnasium to a standing ovation of students wearing red, white, and blue during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Army veteran Dale Sasse salutes the flag during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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LTC James "Fred" Miller speaks before a packed gymnasium during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Principal Bethany Hall addresses the packed gymnasium during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.

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Eighth grade students (from left:) Brad Lalor, Brenna McConnell, and William Noe share the symbolism included in the "American Table" during a Veterans Day assembly at Northwood Middle School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Woodstock.