Middle School Students Hold Party for Veterans
Area veterans are very happy today after they received a holiday party hosted by middle school students.
Students from Fairview Middle School held the party at the American Legion Post on West 12th Street. The kids raised $2,000 to pay for the event, and they received plenty of help to make sure it was a success.
The Erie Vet Center helped the students with the invitations. The staff at Dickey's BBQ Restaurant visited the school last week to offer the students a food safety class. The kids learned everything they needed to know to hold a great party. Dickey's Owner, Brandon McBrier, said the students received a real-life restaurant experience.
"They're being real responsible with safe food handling. Washing hands, proper utensils, operations. I think they're giving great service to these veterans. I can't be more proud of these kids right now," said McBrier.
The students also donated gift bags for the veterans that included winter hats and scarves, and a personally written letter.###