Front and center for vets

Teacher Sandy Hood addresses students and veterans at the conclusion of the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School assembly Wednesday honoring veterans. But the veterans decided this year to honor her back, presenting her with a plaque of appreciation for 16 years of organizing the annual project that has students writing to and learning about veterans and their service. The student-made posters lining the wall in the gym are each about a particular veteran, many of whom are seated at right. This year, fourth- through eighth-grade students from Nespelem joined the assembly. - Scott Hunter photo