VIDEO: Mepham Seniors Install Flag Field of Honor
Mepham High School seniors continued a meaningful tradition of service on Nov. 8, installing the school's 12th Annual Flag Field of Honor. Led by Social Studies teachers Kerry Dennis and Chris Patten, students in the Participation in Government classes organized the annual initiative, which raises funds for charitable causes while honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans and first responders.
This year's proceeds will benefit the Mepham Senior Service-Learning Project's partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring military veterans, first responders and their families.
The foundation was established in memory of Stephen Siller, an FDNY firefighter who lost his life on September 11, 2001. Since its founding, Tunnel to Towers has raised more than $1 billion to support Gold Star families and the families of fallen first responders through mortgage-free homes, provide specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and address veteran homelessness.
The Flag Field of Honor serves as a visible reminder of the importance of service, remembrance and community support, while giving students an opportunity to put their classroom learning into action through meaningful civic engagement.
Since its inception in 2009, the Mepham Senior Service-Learning Project has raised more than $896,000 for local and national charities through the generosity and support of the school community. The annual Flag Field of Honor continues that legacy, empowering students to make a difference beyond the classroom.