Writer: Donna Barkefelt
Photographer: Mr. Eloy Lopez
On Sept. 20, 2024, the new flag for Branson Bank’s Annual Veteran recognition ceremony was raised by the Hollister High School Army JROTC. The Cadets volunteered to attend their first Color Guard and the Cadets were Mary Helman, Anastasia Pearson, Ashanty Torres, Saide Gomez, Chance Jenson, and Grace Cohen.
The Cadets prepared everyday in preparation for upcoming Military and Community Honors. The schools that the Cadets completed at included Ozark High School (HS) in Ozark MO, Smith-Cotton HS in Sedalia MO, Waynesville HS in Waynesville MO, Leavenworth HS in Leavenworth KS 10 state regional Championship, Denver Colorado Western National Championship in Denver, CO and Daytona Beach, Florida All Service National Championship, Daytona, FL this school year.
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