WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Christa McAuliffe Academy hosted a Veterans Day celebration on Friday for students and their veteran family members.

The event included performances from the school’s orchestra, choir and jazz band, along with a show from Leadership cadets and breakfast. Amy Buchanan, retired Air Force, was a guest speaker at the event.

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The idea for the celebration came from Sophia Aikens, a teacher at the school who wanted to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“My parents are both veterans, so it’s something that’s very near and dear to my heart,” Aikens said. “I

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