Wednesday, November 28, 2001
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Wednesday, November 28, 2001 |
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Army Rangers visit local school While most people took one day to remember and honor those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the United States, students at Booth Middle School spent an entire week learning what it means to be a military veteran. During the week of Veteran's Day, students had the opportunity to listen to various veterans tell their stories, learn additional information about veterans through special morning broadcasts as well as demonstrate what they had learned through essay and poster contests. However, the highlight of the week for most students came when instructors from the Army Ranger Brigade in Ft. Benning visited the school to talk about the Rangers and show off military equipment. The Rangers, a special airborne infantry unit that usually operates at night, showed students various pieces of nighttime vision equipment used when performing maneuvers. Students also learned that it takes a lot of physical strength to be an Army Ranger. Rangers jump out of airplanes carrying all of the special gear they will need on the ground. To get an idea of the physical strength needed to be a Ranger, student Nick Sangler volunteered to be equipped with all of the necessary gear needed for a military operation. Sangler quickly learned that the gear was heavier than it looked. "Not many schools get to have the Rangers come out and do a demonstration like this. We are fortunate to have them visit our school," said Principal Lyn Wenzel. Booth teacher Mary Ann Browning organized the school's veteran's week activities and was instrumental in arranging the Army Rangers' visit.
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