This past Friday, DCD had the honor of welcoming Marine veteran Mr. Joe Hamilton, who visited to speak in recognition of Veterans Day. Mr. Hamilton talked about his time in the Marine Corps, offering students a glimpse into military service. Our Service Learning Ambassadors had the opportunity to ask Mr. Hamilton thoughtful questions about where he was stationed, what his day-to-day life was like, and some of the favorite places he traveled during his service, and then Mr. Hamilton also took questions from the student audience.
In concluding his talk, Mr. Hamilton spoke about the importance of integrity— doing the right thing even when no one is watching—and reminded students that our thoughts, actions, and words have a lasting impact on others. He emphasized the value of striving to be our best selves each day and shared that making mistakes is an essential part of learning.
We are very grateful to Mr. Hamilton for taking the time to visit and share his story. We thank him for his service and extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans who have served our country.
In addition to Mr. Hamilton’s talk, Scarlett, Grade 7 Student Council leader, spoke about the Social Justice Club’s Thanksgiving food drive, Grade Three students spoke about their field trip to Sturbridge Village, and Kindergarten students spoke about their field trip to Wards Berry Farm with their Grade 8 Buddies!
