Shiner schools hold Veterans Day ceremonies Justin Starkey of Shiner, guest speaker, served four-and-half years in the U.S. Army. Kristin Neal’s 5th grade class recites the Declaration of Independence. The Shiner Comanche band plays a song from the “Armed Forces on Parade” selection. Shiner ISD Superintendent Alex Remschel makes some remarks to close out the ceremony. Members of Shiner VFW post the colors at the SCS Veteran’s Day program. SCS student Eden Rodriguez reads from her essay about veterans. Guest speakers U.S. Army Major Matthew Machacek (graduate of St. Paul) talks about his experiences serving in the Army. Shiner ISD and Shiner Catholic School held Veterans Day ceremonies on Friday, November 11 and Monday, November 14, respectively. Photos by Mark Lube.