Students at Plainfield South get visit from Operation Iraqi Freedom vet

Students in Randi Oehlke and Lisa Simon's service learning classes and the SCORE program at Plainfield South High School recently got a visit from SPC Michael Vivirito, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The visit was part of the school's celebration of Yellow Ribbon Week from March 13-17.

Vivirito spoke to the students about his experiences in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also added that the students' efforts in packaging much longed for food in conjunction with Operation Care were both necessary and appreciated by U.S. servicemen and servicewomen.

Students involved in the service learning program wrote letters to men and women serving in Iraq as part of Yellow Ribbon Week as well.

Plainfield South, one of three high schools in Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, is located at 7800 W. Caton Farm Road in Plainfield.

For more information, contact service learning coordinator Julia Margolis at (815) 439-5555.