Veterans attending the Jenkins County High School veteran's program were, from left, Edwin Arita, Flanders Webb, Jessee Guthrie, Leroy Clayton, Darryl Drake, Byron Scogins, Don Leonard, Casey Johnson, Larry Thompson, Joe Sasser, Dean Drake, Ray Garvin, J.C. Douglas and Willie Jones. (Photo contributed) Jenkins County High School (JCHS) hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Ceremony in the new gym Tuesday, Nov. 11, to recognize local veterans and all those that have served/are still serving this nation. The JCHS and Jenkins County Middle School band provided an excellent prelude to the ceremony playing each of the military service songs. Members of the Jenkins County Army JROTC Corps of Cadets provided insight to what Veteran's Day is all about and why we celebrate this very special day once a year. Cadet Lewis Williams and Cadet Keondra Kelly sang the National Anthem, and Cadet Williams read his essay that was selected by the local VFW to compete in their nation wide essay contest. Andres Jeronimo ended the ceremony with the playing of Taps.

The following area veterans attended the ceremony: Byron Scogins, United States Marine Corps and United States Army; Joe Sasser, United States Marine Corps; Darryl Drake, Georgia Air National Guard; Dean Drake, United States Army; Casey Johnson, United States Army; Larry Thompson, United States Army; Leroy Clayton, United States Marine Corps; Jessee Guthrie, United States Army; J C Douglas, United States Army; Edwin Arita, United States Marine Corps; Ray Garvin, Georgia Army National Guard; Willie Jones, United States Army; Don Leonard, United States Marine Corps; and Flanders Webb.