BCHS Receives “Purple Star Award” Designation

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HARNED (04/12/24) – A ceremony Friday morning at Breckinridge County High School recognized the facility as a “Purple Star” Award recipient. The Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to serving military connected students and families…

Retired Army Major and JROTC Instructor Justin Frazier speaking to attendees of the event at the school’s auditorium.

The Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to serving military connected students and families. Fort Knox Garrison Executive Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Manushka Angoy said the 50-thousand children of military families in Kentucky face unique challenges…

 

School Principal Jonathan Bennett expressed his appreciation for the school’s JROTC Program, for it’s efforts as well as the ceremony…

The program originated in Ohio back in 2017 and has spread to 40 other states, including Kentucky, where over 70 schools have previously received the “Purple Star” designation.