High School Students Compete in ‘Steps for Vets’ Walkathon for Memorial Park
Students from Ogemaw Heights High School and Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High School will compete in the 'Steps for Vets' Walkathon in West Branch to raise funds for the Ogemaw County Veterans Memorial Park.
Traverse City Cadillac, MI, November 9, 2026 — Students from two area high schools are set to participate in a fundraising event aimed at supporting a local veterans memorial.
Ogemaw Heights High School and Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High School students will compete in the ‘Steps for Vets’ Walkathon. The event is scheduled to take place in West Branch.
The primary objective of the walkathon is to raise funds for the Ogemaw County Veterans Memorial Park. Participants will engage in the walkathon with the goal of contributing to the upkeep and development of the memorial park, which honors veterans from the Ogemaw County area.
Details regarding the specific date, time, or fundraising targets for the ‘Steps for Vets’ Walkathon were not provided in the summary. Likewise, the exact nature of the competition between the two schools, beyond their participation in the walkathon, was not specified.
The Ogemaw County Veterans Memorial Park serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of military veterans. Fundraising efforts like the ‘Steps for Vets’ Walkathon are crucial for maintaining such community landmarks and ensuring they continue to honor those who have served.
The involvement of students from both Ogemaw Heights High School and Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High School highlights a community-wide effort to support veterans and preserve local history. Further details about the walkathon are expected to be announced.
Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Giles on www.9and10news.com, see more information here.
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