Vision Statement CARLISLE AREA

“Empowering Every Learner”

SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mission Statement
The Carlisle Area School District is committed to providing all
students with educational and leadership opportunities to meet the
challenge of personal responsibility, enabling them to become
contributing members of our diverse society. The district will excel
in student achievement, community engagement, and financial
stewardship.

Belief Statements
Student Achievement: All students will have the opportunity to
achieve academic excellence in order to become life-long,
responsible and resourceful learners who think critically and
creatively, communicate effectively and collaborate in a global
world.

Community Engagement: Partnerships with the community will

allow our students to engage in service learning experiences and
career opportunities, will provide increased access to community
services and resources, and allow members of the community to
participate in a variety of educational opportunities.
DEDICATION CEREMONY
Financial Stewardship: Resources and financial assets will be VIETNAM WALL OF HONOR
managed in a fiscally responsible manner that supports and
enhances the academic, extra-curricular and support services in
order to meet the needs of every student.

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 @ 7 p.m.

 STATISTICS ON THE VIETNAM WAR Carlisle Area School District
9,087,000 military personnel served on active duty during the official Vietnam Wall of Honor Dedication Ceremony
Vietnam era from August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975.

2,709,918 Americans served in uniform in Vietnam. Presentation of the Colors………………….Cedar Cliff HS JROTC

240 men were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
National Anthem
Five men killed in Vietnam were only 16 years old.

The oldest man killed was 62 years old. Field Cross Ceremony…..........…1st Air Cavalry Field Cross Detail

58,148 were killed in Vietnam, 75,000 severely disabled, 23,214 were

100% disabled, 5,283 lost limbs and 1,081 sustained multiple Welcome Address…...Kevin A. Wagner, Soc. Stud. Program Chair
amputations.

Of those killed, 61% were younger than 21 years old. “In Your Honor”………………………....Brady Chilson, CHS 2019

11,465 of those killed were younger than 20 years old.

Our Fallen Heroes
Of those killed, 17,539 were married.

The average age of the men killed: 23.1 years. CHS Honor & Recognition

As of April 2018, there are 1,611 Americans still unaccounted for from
the Vietnam War across Vietnam (1,258), Laos (297), Cambodia (49), Dedication of Wall of Honor
and China (7). (Movement to Barr Auditorium lobby for unveiling)

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the

highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

- President John F. Kennedy