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 Tuesday, 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 Sergeant First Class (retired) Craig A. Showers, United States Army.

Showers was introduced by WHS student Rachel Hensley.   

During the assembly, each veteran in attendance was individually recognized, which was read by WHS students Nathan Oreskovic and Tyler Vollmer.  

Sarah Stewart recognized community members and school board members.

Sydnee Winchester recognized enlisted students.

Tyler Vollmer introduced the NJROTC Exhibition Drill Team, who gave a performance. 

Nathan Oreskovic led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Call to Attention was led by Cadet Commander Cayden Banderman.

The Washington High School concert choir performed “A Tribute to the Armed Services” and “America the Beautiful.”

Members of the WHS Concert 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 (American Legion Honor Guard). WHS Assistant Principal Ben Strauser gave closing remarks.

WHS student Eleni Kriete performed “Taps.”

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.