Over the years, departments within ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï College’s School of Applied Technology have assisted the Allegany County Veterans Organization in a number of ways.
From holding a benefit dinner that raised $4,000, to excavating land for a pond, the college has proudly given back to those who have given so much for their country.
As a way to say thank you to ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï, the organization recently donated 40 American flags for every classroom on the Wellsville campus. The flags measure 3 feet by 5 feet.
Attending a presentation of the flags were Culinary Arts Department Chair Debra Burch, students, faculty members, Commander Tom Carlin, Vice Commander and ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï Instructional Support Assistant Dave Chilson, and Executive Board members Jim Cartwright and Bill Loche.
Speaking about the donation, Burch said, “I think we have a need to support our country’s values and diversity. What better way to start than to fly the American Flag in our classrooms?â€
Burch noted that she has always been a huge supporter of America’s troops, adding, “Anything I can do to remind students to show respect for the sacrifices people their own age are making in order to maintain our freedoms is a good thing. I never expected the flags to be donated. I was inquiring to see if I could purchase them at a lesser price, when David Chilson went to his group and they gave this gift to us! It was truly amazing.â€
Each classroom on the Wellsville campus now has an American flag inside of it thanks to the Allegany County Veterans Organization.