Washington High School, Washington Chapter of the National Honor Society and Washington’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) presented the annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 11, in the Blue Jay Gymnasium at WHS.

In attendance were the WHS student body and staff members, along with veterans, community leaders, Board of Education members, School District of Washington administrators, and other guests.

The featured speaker was Tony Pelsue, United States Marine Corps and Iraqi War Veteran, and music teacher at WHS.

Pelsue was introduced by WHS student Gavin White. 

During the assembly, each veteran in attendance was individually recognized, which was read by WHS students Luke Mauchenheimer and Will Brickel.

Paige Walch recognized community members and school board members.

Joel Eckelkamp introduced the NJROTC Exhibition Drill Team, who gave a performance. 

Cooper Guss led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Washington High School concert choir performed “A Tribute to the Armed Services” and “Stand With The Brave.”

Members of the WHS Band performed the national anthem.

The WHS Orchestra performed during the procession of veterans and guests.

The assembly concluded with a moment of silence and the retiring of colors (Washington VFW Post 2661). WHS Principal Dr. Eric Turner gave closing remarks.

A reception with breakfast prepared by WHS culinary arts students for the Veterans and other guests was held prior to the assembly.

Photos from Washington High School’s Veterans Day Assembly are below.