THE 2001 VETERANS MEMORIAL RALLY

On February 22, 2001, the Veterans Memorial Team presented its second school rally. We had by this time identified nine former students who had died in Vietnam, an increase since our first rally. The first rally had been well received by the student body and many felt that a second rally would be appropriate.

At the second rally we honored not only our fallen veterans but also all San Lorenzo Unified School District employees who are veterans. Our guest list included representatives from the federal, state and county governments; school board members; the superintendent of schools and other district employees including veterans being honored; members of the military; representatives from various veteran service organizations;  alumni; and, of course, staff and students of San Lorenzo High. A reception preceded the rally during which time many of our guests got to meet the team members.

Our guest speaker was Mr. Mark Chandler, Chairman of the Alameda County of Veteran Affairs. Our keynote speaker was Major James Taylor (U.S. Army, Retired). Major Taylor is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Our master of ceremonies was Mr. Terry Clark, principal of San Lorenzo High. Also present was Mrs. Joanne Norman. Mrs. Norman is the sister of one of our fallen veterans, Steve Srsen.

The program included a slide presentation. Pictures of the veterans were shown. The accomplishments  of the veterans (both while at school and in the service) were noted.

Team members prior to the rally: Kenny Johnson, Cristina Contreras, Maria Juarez, Araceli Dominguez, Fanny Pelayo and Jacob Deocera.	The reception. In the center is Mrs. Sylvia Parker, assistant principal.	Mrs Joanne Norman and family.
Some of the members of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.	At the reception: Mr. Ghiselli, Maj. Taylor, Mr. Clark, and Mr. Chandler.	After the rally: Maria, Maj. Taylor, Mr Clark, Mr Chandler, Cristina, Kenny, Fanny, Mr Ghiselli, Araceli and Mrs Bradford (DECA teacher).