Gulfport High School honored veterans with annual Veterans Day Breakfast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School honored local veterans with its annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Celebration.
Breakfast was prepared and served by students in the school’s culinary program. The celebration also featured musical and dance performances from the Gulfport Fine Arts Department, along with the high school cheerleaders.
JROTC students also held a cake cutting ceremony in recognition of the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. American Legion Post 2010 member Laura Kennedy said, “Normally we’re on the other side, the ones doing the services on Veterans Day. So, this is my first year, that I actually get to be a guest. I’m excited to see how the students portray what we take to heart. They invited all of our veterans from the retirement home to come be special guests. Just taking a moment to remember us more than just one day a year is important to us. We look forward to how they are going to become us in one way or the other in the future.”
Gulfport High staff says the annual tradition not only honors those who served, but also teaches students the importance of service, commitment, and patriotism.
