Joplin High School ROTC planning events to observe 100th anniversary

(From Joplin High School ROTC)

The Joplin High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Corps (JROTC) is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.

To honor this momentous occasion the Joplin cadets are celebrating with a day full of events at the Joplin High School on March 30th beginning with a military parade at 10:00 am, a program open house at 12:00 pm, and a formal catered banquet at 6:00 pm. 

The Joplin JROTC cadets and alumni urge the Southwest Missouri community to share in the historic anniversary. 

The parade and open house are free events designed to inform and encourage support for the JROTC program and will feature military vehicles and historic displays. 

The banquet is a ticketed event open to the public with all proceeds directly benefiting the continuation of the program. 

Parade participants and vendors accepted until March 14th. For additional information visit: https://www.facebook.com/JHSJROTC/ or email marythomason@joplinschools.org