Monday was the first day of school at St. James Academy for all students, including the first incoming class of seniors in the school's history. During a planning session for a senior retreat, (from left) Shelly Harber of Shawnee, Kim White of Prairie Village and Greta McCall of Overland Park give suggestions for the event.

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Do you think Veterans Day should be a prominent holiday?

Absolutely. We wouldn’t be able to sit here and eat lunch like this if it weren’t for the veterans. We’ve got millions of people that fought and died to save this country; it should be more than a bank holiday.

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