U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Speaks at THS Veterans Day Program

Wicker joined the Madrigal and Varsity Choirs in celebrating the service and sacrifice of Veterans.

November 8, 2018

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Senator Wicker spoke on the importance and privilege of voting.

  • THS honors Senator Wicker & Veterans to the program

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  • THS PTO and THS Madrigal Booster Club supplied flowers to the reception of the program along with a welcoming cake.

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  • Kaylee Beth Moore says an introduction for the program.

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  • Bailey Fitts says a prayer over the students before starting the program.

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  • Nathan Keen, Khaoula Kamal, Hannah Bradford, Jalen Sparkman stand with their hands over their hearts for the pledge of allegiance.

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  • Nathan Keen stands seriously while the Star Spangled Banner is being sang.

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  • Chapell Chumley introduced a special video tribute to TPSD Veterans.

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  • The choirs performed a medley of the anthems from each branch of the military and invited veterans of each branch to stand and be recognized.

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  • The choirs performed a medley of the anthems from each branch of the military and invited veterans of each branch to stand and be recognized.

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  • The choirs performed a medley of the anthems from each branch of the military and invited veterans of each branch to stand and be recognized.

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  • The choirs performed a medley of the anthems from each branch of the military and invited veterans of each branch to stand and be recognized.

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  • The choirs performed a medley of the anthems from each branch of the military and invited veterans of each branch to stand and be recognized.

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  • Eric Huey thanked Senator Wicker and presented him with a special gift.

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  • Mr. Cliff Moore, assistant band director, was the featured trumpet soloist during a special tribute song, “Stand with the Brave.”

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  • Mr. Cliff Moore, assistant band director, was the featured trumpet soloist during a special tribute song, “Stand with the Brave.”

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  • Mr. Cliff Moore, assistant band director, was the featured trumpet soloist during a special tribute song, “Stand with the Brave.”

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  • The choirs performed a medley of the anthems from each branch of the military and invited veterans of each branch to stand and be recognized.

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  • Dr. Rob Picou, superintendent of Tupelo Schools, introduced the Keynote speaker, Senator Roger Wicker.

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  • The Madrigal and Varsity Choirs performed at the program.

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  • Senator Roger Wicker spoke to students and community members at the annual THS Choral Department’s Veterans Day Program.

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  • Senator Wicker spoke on the importance and privilege of voting.

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  • Senator Roger Wicker asked the students what they know about the history of Veterans Day.

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  • Dr. Suzy Williams organized the program.

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  • The Madrigal Choir sang Dona Nobis Pacem as a farewell closing to the program.

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  • The PTO and Madrigal Booster parents treated special guests to a reception following the program.

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  • Sadie Gardner visits with THS Security Guard John Jackson after the program.

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  • Community members visit after the program.

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  • Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton with Marissa Yarber, Cate Burroughs, Claire Burroughs and Eva Tran.

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  • Senator Wicker visits with Mia Bogan and Latarres Blanchard at the reception following the program.

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  • Dr. Suzy Williams and Senator Roger Wicker

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  • Senator Roger Wicker and Superintendent Rob Picou

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  • Senator Roger Wicker and Superintendent Rob Picou

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Senator Roger Wicker was the special guest at the THS Choral Department’s annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday Nov. 8, 2018. He spoke to a packed house of Tupelo High students and community members in the Performing Arts Center. He spoke of the civic privilege of voting and shared thoughts from his experiences as a Tupelo resident and public servant. He also treated the crowd to a history lesson on the history of Veterans Day.