Jenkins Middle School Dedicates New Veterans Memorial
A new veterans memorial at Jenkins Middle School in Colorado Springs was dedicated, with the project designed and overseen by former student Amelia Horn as part of her Eagle Scout endeavor.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, November 11, 2026 — Jenkins Middle School in Colorado Springs has a new veterans memorial on its grounds. The dedication ceremony for the memorial took place recently.
The project was conceived and executed by Amelia Horn, a former student of Jenkins Middle School. Horn led the design and oversight of the memorial as part of her efforts to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
The Eagle Scout award is the highest rank attainable by a Boy Scout. It requires a significant community service project that demonstrates leadership, planning, and execution skills. Horn’s endeavor at Jenkins Middle School involved conceptualizing the memorial, planning its construction, and managing the process from start to finish.
While the summary provided does not include specific details about the design of the memorial, the materials used, the timeline of its construction, or the names of any other individuals or organizations involved in supporting the project, the core achievement highlights a commitment to honoring veterans.
The dedication marks the completion of Horn’s extensive work and provides a permanent tribute to military service members at the school. The specific date of the dedication was not provided in the available information.
Further details regarding the specific community members, veterans, or school officials who participated in the dedication ceremony were not included in the provided summary. The project serves as an example of civic engagement and community service undertaken by young individuals.
Story summarized from the original created by Mary Shinn on gazette.com, see more information here.
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