Barranca Mesa Elementary School students and staff celebrated Veterans Day Wednesday with a special event organized by Barranca Student Council, Tonya Cormier, Coach Robert Carter, Pictured are, from left, U.S. Navy veteran Jim Berkman, U.S. Navy veteran Rob Cormier, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Bill Cooper, Tonya Cormier, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Chris Herman, student council members Raegan Keane and Chloe Coffee, and Principal Davina Jones. The veterans spoke and shared their experiences with students. Student council members were introduced and thanked the veterans for their service. Photo by Joyce Haven
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Bill Cooper addresses students Wednesday at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Joyce Haven
Barranca Mesa Elementary School students line the walkway to welcome veterans to their special Veterans Day event. Photo by Joyce Haven
Students salute the flag Wednesday at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Joyce Haven
Artwork for the veterans lines the walls outside Barranca Mesa Elementary School Wednesday. Photo by Joyce Haven
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Chris Herman talks to students Wednesday at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Joyce Haven
More artwork dedicated to local veterans. Photo by Joyce Haven