Cannon County honored the Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces with a big program at the Cannon County High School Friday morning. The over two hour long program featured performances by the Cannon County High School Band and Chorus, Riverdale High School Precision Drill Team with presentations by Senator Mae Beavers and Representative Mark Pody. All veterans in attendance were recognized and Cannon County Director Of Schools Barbara Parker gave out some awards to the students of Cannon County High School who placed in various contests in conjunction with the program. Tari Smith won an award for the Design Cover of the Printed Program that was given to each visitor. Eden Resco took second place while Austin Ramey finished third. Ryan Gunter took first place in the Essay Contest, while student council member Jordan Hollis finished 2nd and Amanda Wilson came in third. Libby Wheeler won first place in the poster contest. 2nd place was Jessica Conner and Miranda Ashford. 3rd place went to Alana Paschal and Garrett Cook. Honorable mention was Casey Sweeney and Olivia Lafever, Michael Higdon won Patriotic Dress. On Saturday there was a good representation of Cannon County Veterans that participated in the Veterans Parade. The parade was led by this year’s Grand Marshall Thomas Earl Nichols
