Petal H.S. hosting Veterans Day recognition

(The following is a press release from the Petal School District.)

PETAL, Miss. – The Petal High School (PHS) JROTC will host its annual Veterans Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony on Thursday, November 11 to honor the men, women, and families who have served in the armed forces. All military service members, retired and active, National Guard and Reserve, along with their guests, are invited to attend.

The event will begin with a special breakfast at 8:45 a.m. in the PHS cafeteria, followed by the recognition and appreciation ceremony from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the school’s gymnasium.

Veterans and guests will enjoy performances from members of the Petal High School Band, Show Choir, Digital Media, and Speech and Debate teams. In addition, the youngest, oldest, and longest serving veterans will be recognized for their service.

For more information, contact the PHS JROTC at 601.554.7277 or jrotc@petalschools.com.