Emcee Script

EXAMPLE PROGRAM FOR EMCEE

“Honor a Veteran”

Welcome

The emcee needs to begin the program by welcoming everyone and asking everyone to “please rise for the Presentation of Colors and National Anthem.”

Presentation of Colors

As soon as the Colors are in posted, and the Honor Guard are at attention, the National Anthem should begin.

“The Star Spangled Banner”

Following the National Anthem the emcee asks everyone to be seated and thanks the Honor Guard and the band.

Pledge of Alligence

Lead by the emcee

Music - (“Name of song”)

If there is music the emcee will introduce the group and the director performing. Following the conclusion of the music, the students in the band and/or vocal group can be dismissed.

Thank you to the band/vocal group and their director.

Message from President

Introduce the individual who is going to read the Presidents Veterans Day message.

A thank you should be extended to the individual who read the President’s message.

Introduce the students who will be reading the history of Veterans Day.

“Veterans Day – How it Began”

Thank you to the students who read the history of Veterans Day.

Introduction of (Keynote Speaker) for Veterans Day Message

Introduce the keynote speaker with brief introduction.

Thank you to the keynote speaker.

“Honor a Veteran” Summary

The “Honor a Veteran” program should be explained and what the students were asked to do for the program. The students are then directed to stand and remain standing during the reading of all their veteran’s names. Any veterans attending are also asked to stand when their name is read.

Introduction of Special Guests and

Presentation of Veterans

The student’s name is read along with the veteran’s name, which branch of the Armed Services they served or are serving in (if known), where they served are serving in (if known) and what war, if any, they served in. The relationship to the student is also acknowledged if known....