This post was created on 10/15/2019.
Who: Medal of Honor recipients
What: School visits and speaking engagements
When: Wednesday, October 23 and Thursday, October 24
Where: Deer Park Elementary, Centennial Middle, Pine View Middle, Land O’ Lakes High, Charles S. Rushe Middle, Paul R. Smith Middle, Hudson High, Wiregrass Ranch High
Why: As part of a year-long collaboration with the Medal of Honor Character curriculum and convention team, eight schools will be honored by hosting Medal of Honor recipients at their schools. The eight schools chosen for the visits were selected because of their commitment to exemplifying the character traits within their school buildings.
How: While in the Tampa Bay area for their annual convention, Medal of Honor recipients will be transported to eight schools in Pasco County. The Medal of Honor recipients will share experiences and stories of bravery with students. A list and timeline of each of the eight visits is included below.
School location |
Date |
Arrival time |
Speaking time |
Deer Park Elementary, 8636 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey |
Wednesday, Oct. 23 |
10 a.m. |
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Centennial Middle, 38505 Centennial Rd., Dade City |
Wednesday, Oct. 23 |
10:15 a.m. |
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Pine View Middle, 5334 Parkway Blvd., Land O' Lakes |
Wednesday, Oct. 23 |
10 a.m. |
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
Land O'Lakes High, 20325 Gator Ln., Land O' Lakes |
Wednesday, Oct. 23 |
10 a.m. |
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
Charles S. Rushe Middle, 18654 Mentmore Blvd., Land O' Lakes |
Thursday, Oct. 24 |
9 a.m. |
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
Paul R. Smith Middle, 1410 Sweetbriar Dr., Holiday |
Thursday, Oct. 24 |
9 a.m. |
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
Hudson High School 14410 Cobra Way, Hudson |
Thursday, Oct. 24 |
8:45 a.m. |
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Wiregrass Ranch High School 2909 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel |
Thursday, Oct. 24 |
9 a.m. |
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |