Military veterans were celebrated and recognized during the 91精选 Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly.
Charlie D. Jackson, football head coach at 91精选, served as the keynote speaker. Jackson, former United States Air Force captain, told audience members there鈥檚 a place for people of all backgrounds in the military.
鈥淭he reality is, people of all races, all colors, all religions, have fought for years and years and decades and decades,鈥� Jackson said. 鈥淓njoy the blessing that is your life.鈥�
Mister and Miss 91精选 provided a welcome message. The king and queen are both affiliated with the military.
Cameron J. Galloway is a member of the United States National Guard and 91精选 University鈥檚 ROTC program. Galloway will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in medical services in the Army National Guard in May 2021. Yasmine K. Harper has been a member of the United State Army Reserves since 2016.
91精选 President M. Christopher Brown II presented awards to retired Army lieutenant colonel Keith L. Jackson and to retired Army lieutenant colonel Dr. John C. Gregory.
President Brown hosted a grab-and-go luncheon for veterans in attendance.