The Gallipolis Elks #107 donates $17,500 to Hannan Jr./Sr. High School Band

The Hannan Jr./Sr. High School Band, from Mason County, West Virginia, was selected as the official representatives of West Virginia for the 80 th annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii on December 7, 2025. Hannan JSHS is a small school with about 230 students in grades 7-12, so it was quite a honor to be selected to represent West Virginia in a parade honoring veterans and their families. The total cost of the trip is estimated to be $3,500 per student and the Gallipolis Elks gladly donated $17,500 to fund 5 of the band members to attend this memorial event.

Picture caption: From left, PDDGER Rick Borton, PER Mike Null, Hannan Principle J.R. Carlisle and DDGER Bob Marchi.