Manchester HS Hosting Special Pre-Memorial Day Ceremony

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township High School is holding a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor those who gave their lives fighting for the United States.

The event is set for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, on the football field at the high school, 101 South Colonial Dr., and is sponsored by the Manchester Township Education Association.

It is scheduled to include an address by Manchester Mayor Kenneth Palmer; a speech by Earl Granville, a Wounded Warrior and motivational speaker; presentation of VFW essays written by students; performances by the JROTC and the school's chorus and band, and art displays.

Representatives from the Armed Forces will be on hand, along with community and veterans organizations and Superintendent David Trethaway.

Wreaths will be presented to Gold Star families, and a luncheon for veterans, dignitaries, and Gold Star families will be held in the cafeteria after the ceremony.

The event, being held for the first time, aims to "honor the memories of fallen veterans, promote patriotism, create unity as a school community and Nation, and to teach students about the importance of Memorial Day," said Dan Staples, MTEA president and the event organizer.

If it rains, the event will be held in the high school's gym.

The public is encouraged to attend and should RSVP to Staples at dstaples@mtschools.org by May 17.

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