Rabbits Parade for MLK

Poly participated in Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the annual MLK Parade on January 16. Poly’s JROTC, band, and cheerleaders participated that Saturday morning, marching on Martin Luther King Street. Poly’s International Ambassadors and the newly crowned Mr. and Ms. Jackrabbits were also present in the parade.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sought to raise the public consciousness of racism to end racial discrimination and segregation in the United States.
It has been decades since the 1963 march in Washington where Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered.
However, the influence of King has lasted long past his assassination in 1968.
We now celebrate this man who advocated for repealing the unfair “separate, but equal” laws in place since the Jim Crow era.
JROTC had cadets who were led by cadet Captain Jason Thatch and had three teams performing behind. The Dark Knights were flipping rifles, Unarmed was tapping out beats, and Color Guard was marching with their flags.
“I had a really good time and took lots of pictures,” said junior Jaylene Thatch.
Poly’s band played loud and had the crowds cheering, as did the Poly cheerleaders walking in front of them.
At the end of the parade, everyone could go to MLK Park and enjoy food that was being sold at the booths.