Griffin High School Army JROTC holding Veterans Day Celebration

The Griffin High School Army JROTC All Female Color Guard presents the colors during competition in March. Special Photo GRIFFIN — The Griffin High School Army JROTC Department is holding a Veterans Day Celebration in the Griffin High School gymnasium on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 10-11 a.m. to honor military veterans in the local area.The celebration will be a student-led event. From the moment veterans arrive on campus, they will be honored by Griffin High School JROTC cadets lining the entranceway holding American flags.The cadet color guard will present the ‘Colors’ and the school’s “Band of Gold” will play the National Anthem. The cadets will also describe the history and purpose of Veterans Day to the attendees.The keynote speaker will be Lt. Col. (Ret) Willie D. Turner.

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