Western International High School – Flag Raising Ceremony at NFL Draft Opening Ceremony


Authored by: CW3(R) Dwight Fields
Photos by: C/SSG Darlin Velazquez

700,000 people gathered in Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft, and Western International High School’s JROTC was at the forefront. They conducted the flag-raising and opened the draft ceremony. The cadets also presented the colors during the playing of the national anthem at the NFL Experience. Additionally, they had the honor of taking a photo with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.