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A veteran shakes hands with students of MHS.

The Mav would like to thank our veterans

Editorial Board November 11, 2023

The staff of The Mav would like to thank the veterans in their lives for their service. Our appreciation extends to those who have previously served and those currently enlisted. Known originally...

At the beginning of the assembly, each of the veterans shared a memory from their time serving.

Mead hosts first Veterans Day assembly since COVID-19

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor November 13, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 11, MHS brought back the annual Veterans Day assembly for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown. Veterans Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring those in uniform who have...

WWII Veteran sitting at Mead High School's Veteran's Day Assembly.

The Mav would like to thank our veterans

Editorial Board November 11, 2022

The Mav Student News staff would like to thank veterans in their life for their service. This appreciation goes out to those who previously served and to those who are currently enlisted. Veterans Day...

Tom Meylor, a World War II veteran, is greeted by those in attendance at the 2018 MHS Veterans Day assembly.

The Mav would like to extend a thank you to our veterans

Editorial Board November 11, 2021

In honor of Veteran’s Day, which lands on Nov. 11 each year, The Mav would like to extend a thank you to all veterans who have previously served and those who are currently enlisted. It is incredibly...

A veteran shakes hands with students of MHS.

A Thank You to those who served our country

Editorial Board November 13, 2020

It is not an easy thing to join the services of the United State military. Whether a soldier, a sailor, a marine, an airman, a coast guardsman, or a member of a special forces unit, serving your country...

MavTV’s Veterans Day Tribute

MavTV Team, Videographers/Writers November 18, 2019

A special MavTV episode dedicated to those who serve our country!

Gary Klatt Sr. (left) meets former Broncos receiver Mark Jackson during the Frederick game on 11/8.

“I was a patriot; I wanted to serve my country” (Veteran profile)

Alex Olson, Managing Editor November 18, 2019

Many students are familiar with Coach Klatt. Whether they had him for health Freshman year or took a PE class with him, most students have at least met him. But almost none are familiar with his father...

Veterans are a valued part of the community and Mead does its part to appreciate them.

Mead “holds the line” and honors its Veterans in the annual Veterans Day Assembly

Shelby Lewis, Copy and Design Editor November 15, 2019

The Veterans Day Assembly took place on November 15, four days after Veterans Day. Students of MHS had been preparing for the assembly all week. Each class was assigned a branch of the military...

Pictured is father and son Jerry Nieusma (on the left) and Jim Nieusma (on the right).

“My choice was to serve in the Navy and follow in his footsteps” (Veteran profile)

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief November 14, 2019

As part of The Mav's focus on veteran profiles in the week leading to Mead High’s annual Veteran’s Day assembly, I spoke with father and son Jerry and Jim Nieusma, two veterans from the Eastern...

One of the horses from the ranch.

Local non-profit provides opportunities for Veterans through equine therapy

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief November 14, 2019

For members of the Northern Colorado community, the Allegiance Ranch and Equine Rescue has been a home for those who share a love for both people and animals. Mead High’s Gaby Timmons’s family...

“I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country”

“What you do every day is what other people would call extraordinary” (Veteran profile)

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2019

The Mav and I had an opportunity to visit two Vietnam veterans named Al Roettger and Ernest Covington at their homes in Denver.  Both of the veterans’ houses felt like home. Along with the hospitable...

Student Council is selling Veteran's Day t-shirts in the commons at lunch for $10.

What to wear on Friday for the Veteran’s Day Assembly

Jayden Kelley, Writer November 12, 2019

The Veteran’s Day Assembly is coming up, and everyone is being asked to wear specific colors to represent the different branches of the military.  Freshmen are asked to wear the official colors of...

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