Hillsboro High School to Host POW/MIA Recognition Night
(Hillsboro) Hillsboro High School will hold a POW/MIA Recognition ceremony before Friday night’s football game against Festus.
Hillsboro is the first POW/MIA designated school campus in the country.
The designation was followed with the idea of having a remembrance night football game.
Gates to the football field open at 5 with festivities starting around 5:15.
The football game itself has been moved back to 7:30 to allow time for the ceremony.
Intermediate school Principal Scott Readnour goes over goes over activities planned for Friday evening.
The recognition night will continue with other informational programming.
Once again Hillsboro High School will hold a POW/MIA Recognition ceremony before tonight’s football game.
Festivities start around 5:15 with a flyover by military aircraft scheduled around 6 Friday evening with a moment of silence.
Kickoff between the Hawks and Tigers is slated for 7:30pm.