Ritenour High School Army JROTC Veteran Memorial Event


Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Tonia Jennings

Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade participated in a memorial event in laying wreaths with Wreaths Across America in St. Louis, MO on 16 Dec 2023. The Cadets laid over 75 Wreaths on Veterans Gravestones at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. This event was an educated service learning project, where the students were motivated and enthusiastic even in the rain. Senior Army Instructor SFC (R) Jennings was able to place a wreath on her brother’s gravestone who he served in the Marine Corps.