TC 9/11 Ceremony
By Denae Ayala
Taft College ASB held a 9/11 ceremony on campus Monday, Sept. 12, to
honor the memories of those lost on September 11, 2001.
Nancy Reynaga, president of the ASB, said she helped prepare all week for the ceremony by making posters and setting up for the event.
“A lot of people here on campus can relate to that day, and we wanted to make sure
we show our appreciation to all the heroes who have passed,” said Reynaga.
Every year TC’s ASB committee hosts a 9/11 memorial, but this was the first year where they actually had someone sing the National Anthem, Martha Lopez. As people were coming in and out of their classes, most of the staff members, along with students, stopped to gather around for the ceremony.
9/11 posters were set up for students and faculty members
People gathered around to view the posters
ASB Presdient Nancy Reynaga speaking to the crowd
Martha Lopez singing the National Anthem
Reynaga spoke a few words to the crowd before Lopez grabbed the mic to sing the National Anthem.
“The victims of the attack and the heartbreak of all the American lives that were lost that day is what was going through my mind as I sang the National Anthem,” said Lopez. When she was done singing, everyone took a moment of silence and bowed their heads in remembrance.
Dr. Debra Daniels, new TC superintendent/president said she felt sadness and was emotional when she heard the terrifying news of the terrorist attack that took place on 9/11.
“When the first plane hit, I thought it was a terrible accident, but when the second plane hit, I knew it had to be something else,” Daniels said. “It is unbelievable what happened to our nation that day;“I cannot even imagine what it must have felt like for the people who were involved.”
The message seemed to be very clear to everyone who came out Monday morning for the ceremony, to always remember and never forget 9/11.