Bob Sofaly photo
Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez center, applaudes during the Military Purple Star Distinction Ceremony on Thursday, May 27 at the Beaufort County Schoold District Office. Holding up the official banner are Ethan Kelch, right, seventh grader at Beaufort Middle School, and Gunnery Sgt. Geraldine Henderson, retired.
The purpose of the Military Purple Star program is to work with students from military families as they assimilate into a new school and create a learning environment that is safe, nurturing and engaging within a diverse community.