Community Invited to Join Students on November 12 for a Special Tribute, Refreshments, and Conversations with Veterans and Student Leaders
Oskaloosa, Iowa — The Oskaloosa High School Student Council is proud to announce its upcoming Veterans Day Assembly to honor and celebrate our local Veterans.
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM
Where: Oskaloosa High School (1816 N 3rd St) Large Gym
Jerry Power from Moravia will be the guest speaker at the Veterans Day Assembly. He joined the US Air Force in May of 1967 and served until May of 1971. He was stationed in Amarillo, TX, Sacramento, CA, Biloxi, MS, Tùy Hối, Vietnam, and Austin, TX. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Power graduated from Centerville High School in 1964, from Centerville Community College in 1966, and from Northwest Missouri State University in 1979. He is married to Judy and they have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. He currently resides in Moravia and has been an independent insurance agent for more than 40 years.
All Veterans and their families are invited to attend this special event. After the assembly, refreshments will be served in the small gym, where attendees can engage in meaningful conversations with high school Student Council members.
“This assembly is our way of showing appreciation to those who have served our country. It’s important that we, as students, recognize the sacrifices our Veterans have made, and we look forward to welcoming them and their families,” said Rees Campbell, Student Council Publicity Chair.
We look forward to coming together as a community to show our gratitude for the service and sacrifices of our Veterans.