A chance to look up to our veterans

Friday’s FBLA-sponsored Veterans Day programs at Chase County Schools provided a chance for youngsters to meet some real veterans. At top, this group of second graders, from left, Isla Jenkins, Diesel Hilker, Xannon Zito, Bentley Sweet and Jaxsen Villarreal were delighted to visit up close with Todd Courter, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Below, Mark Berry solemnly marches into the Longhorn gym with the VFW Color Guard. Inside, see more of the Republican’s extensive coverage of the community’s Veterans Day events. (Johnson Publications photos)