Lee Hall Military Homecoming Surprise 2017

Summary

In a heartwarming surprise, 4th grader Kenlee Schwenneker, whose mother Specialist Kendra Stofflet serves in South Korea, experiences an emotional reunion during school picture day. Coordinated by military support counselor Dana Madison, the surprise unfolds as Kendra sneaks into the classroom just as Kenlee is getting her photo taken. The touching moment captures the joy and tears of their embrace after a long separation. Other family members participated in the ruse, leading Kenlee to believe she was headed to a doctor's appointment instead of spending a day with her mother. This poignant story highlights the challenges faced by military families and the joy of unexpected reunions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Many students with military parents face uncertainty about when their loved ones will return home.
• 😀 Kenlee Schwenneker, a 4th grader at Lee Hall, expected a normal school day.
• 😀 Specialist Kendra Stofflet, Kenlee's mother stationed in South Korea, planned a surprise for her daughter.
• 😀 Dana Madison, the military support counselor, coordinated the surprise reunion.
• 😀 The surprise occurred during picture day at Kenlee's school.
• 😀 Kendra sneaked into the classroom while Kenlee was getting her picture taken.
• 😀 A second photograph captured the emotional moment of their reunion.
• 😀 The surprise led to tears of joy among classmates and teachers.
• 😀 Family members helped create the illusion of a doctor’s appointment to facilitate the surprise.
• 😀 Kenlee enjoyed an unexpected day with her mother instead of a trip to the doctor.

Q & A

What event was taking place at Lee Hall when the surprise reunion occurred?

The event taking place was picture day at the school.

Who is Kenlee Schwenneker's mother, and where was she stationed?

Kenlee Schwenneker's mother is Specialist Kendra Stofflet, who was stationed in South Korea.

How did Dana Madison contribute to the surprise reunion?

Dana Madison, the military support counselor at Lee Hall, coordinated the surprise meeting between Kenlee and her mother.

What did Kenlee initially think her school day would be like?

Kenlee thought her school day would be just like every other day.

What was the reaction of Kenlee and others when she was surprised by her mother?

Everyone was in tears as Kenlee and her mother embraced, showing deep emotion after being apart for a long time.

How did Kendra Stofflet manage to surprise her daughter?

Kendra Stofflet sneaked into the room while Kenlee was having her pictures taken, creating a surprise moment.

What ruse did other family members participate in during the surprise?

Other family members pretended to pick up Kenlee for a doctor's appointment as part of the surprise.

What did Kenlee do after the surprise reunion with her mother?

After the surprise, Kenlee went home with her mother to spend an unexpected day together.

What emotions were expressed during the reunion?

The reunion was filled with emotions, primarily tears of joy and relief from both Kenlee and her mother.

What significance does this reunion hold for military families?

This reunion highlights the emotional challenges faced by military families, particularly the uncertainty of when loved ones will return home.