Jillian Milam The Fort Graham Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution offers an annual scholarship competition in honor and memory of one of its members, Betty Fritz. This year, the chapter was honored to award a $1,000 scholarship to Jillian Milam of Whitney High School. Her essay brought an everyday man to life … Continue reading Fort Graham DAR names 2025 Betty Fritz Scholarship winner
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Whitney to observe Veterans Day with appreciation event Nov. 11
Whitney’s 2024 Veterans Day appreciation event has been scheduled for Monday, November 11, starting at 11 a.m. at Lake Whitney Senior Center. All veterans and families of veterans are invited to attend, and the entire community is asked to honor veterans of the military who have served our country. Keynote speaker will be Hill County … Continue reading Whitney to observe Veterans Day with appreciation event Nov. 11
Wreaths Across America effort a success
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Volunteers gathered at Whitney Memorial Park to place wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of this year’s Wreaths Across America effort. Wreaths were also placed at two Hillsboro cemeteries. It was another successful year of honoring veterans nationwide through the Wreaths Across America program. On Saturday, December 18, the … Continue reading Wreaths Across America effort a success
Community Veterans Day event planned in Whitney
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2021 The Fort Graham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, NSDAR, is pleased to announce a community-wide Veterans Day celebration to be held in conjunction with the Whitney posts of the American Legion #522 and the VFW #12176. The event will be open to the public and will … Continue reading Community Veterans Day event planned in Whitney
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