Veterans of World War II – Diploma
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BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Bethel Park, PA 15102 217. “OPERATION RECOGNITION” WORLD WAR II, KOREAN WAR OR VIETNAM WAR VETERANS – DIPLOMA In order to recognize and honor World War II, Korean War or Vietnam War Veterans, the School District may grant a diploma to a veteran who left high school prior to graduation to serve in the military for any of these wars. The veteran must complete the required application and meet the following requirements: 1) The veteran was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America. 2) The veteran served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America in either World War II, Korean War or Vietnam War. 3) The veteran attended high school but did not graduate due to entry into military service. 4) The veteran is a current resident of this District or attended high school in this District. Upon proper application, a diploma shall be awarded posthumously to a veteran who meets the stated requirements. Attachments - 2 BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT BETHEL PARK, PA 15102 Application for Diploma World War II, Korean War or Vietnam War Veterans The Bethel Park School District recognizes the invaluable service provided by veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War and recognizes that the education and graduation from high school of many veterans was interrupted and/or prevented because of service in the military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. In order to recognize and honor veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, the School District shall grant a diploma to a veteran who left high school prior to graduation to serve in World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. To apply for a diploma please complete the following: Name: Current address: Name of high school attended: Dates of attendance: Year veteran would have graduated: Date entered military service: Branch of service: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE DISCHARGE PAPERS. I verify that the above information is accurate. Signature Date I am applying on behalf of , who is deceased. I verify that the above information is accurate. Signature Date Relationship to Veteran Please return completed application to the Records Office, Bethel Park High School, Bethel Park, PA 15102. If you have any questions, please call 412-854-8595. Attachment 1 BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Where Futures Begin Administration Building ♦ 301 Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 ♦ Phone: (412) 833-5000 ♦ www.bpsd.org Dear World War II, Korean War or Vietnam War Veteran: The Bethel Park School District wishes to grant you a high school diploma in recognition of your invaluable service to our country during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Please fill in the enclosed application and return it to the following address: Records Office Bethel Park School District 309 Church Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Also, please tear off the bottom of this form to indicate whether you wish to participate in the graduation ceremony. If you choose to participate, information regarding the ceremony will be provided to you at a later time. Congratulations and once again thank you for your service to our country. BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT – RECORDS OFFICE 309 Church Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 __________________________________________ _________________________ Name as it will appear on the diploma (Please print) Phone Please check one of the following options: ______ YES I will participate in the June graduation ceremony. Please call me at __________ with information regarding the ceremony. ______ NO I do not wish to participate in the June graduation ceremony. Please call me at ___________ to arrange for the diploma. ______YES I wish to have my diploma presented during the year at a School Board Meeting and not at the June student graduation ceremony. Please inform me of the School Board Meeting date and presentation time. (If you have questions, please call 412-854-8402.) Attachment 2 Revised – 10/2014 .