The CHIEF November 2018

grime and plaque off of these headstones. First we mixed the D2 chemical with water and sprayed the headstone with it. The chemical settled into the headstone and it loosened all of the moss and anything else that might have been on there. After that, we then scrubbed the headstone with wire- haired brushes to remove any filth. Finally, we rinsed the headstone with water and sprayed it with another layer of D2. This event has been one to remember for all of those involved. Not only did students of PTHS get to honor their veterans, but we also learned about what they war they served in and for how long. Coming from a military family, I was happy to participate in such an amazing activity. My dad, Master Sergeant Andrews, said, “ I was so happy to hear that kids at our local high school performed such an honorable act. This will be remembered by people for many years to come. ”

HONORING OUR VETERANS THROUGH CEMETERY WORK

By Lu k e Mo r r i s s e t t e

During the month of October we, the students of PTHS, came from classes such as English, History and Science to honor our veterans in a very special way. At Southside Cemetery, we had the privilege to clean the headstones of the people that have defended this great nation. While doing this, we had the opportunity to learn a little bit about some of our past residents of Pontiac, Illinois. Before we started the cleaning process, headstones that we cleaned were not able to be read. However, after this cleaning process, the headstones looked brand new. Through the use of a chemical called D2 and some water, we were able to clean the