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Ohio County Board of Education member Erik Schramm has a wonderful idea on how to honor all the former Wheeling Park High School students who've served the country in its armed forces.
Outside of the high school sits a monument known as "The Eagle." When it was built it was meant to serve as a tribute to Wheeling Park alumni that served in the military. Up to this point, though, it has served as more of a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the country. Schramm wants to expand that and include all those who served.
"On all four sides, there are empty spaces," Schramm said of the monument. "What we had hoped to do is put the names of alumni who have served -- not just the deceased ones -- on the statue so that they were recognized for their service."
Schramm asked Superintendent Kim Miller to come to the next board meeting with a plan on how to track down Park alumni. Miller noted she will use the school's digital platforms to help track down former students with military service.
"It's a great way to honor those who served in the military and finish a project started years ago that has value to our system," Miller said.
Tens of thousands of young men and women have graduated from Wheeling Park since it opened to students in 1976. Honoring those who served the nation -- and there likely are thousands -- is a great idea.