HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Susan Burton
Communications Director
Paris, TN – Henry County High School Senior, Jay Provence, had the privilege of being sworn in to the US Army today by his grandfather, Colonel (RET) Harrison at the Paris Recruiting Office.
Sergeant First Class Heron and Sergeant First Class Grace state that it was “a special moment that undoubtedly filled both of them with pride and emotion.”
Provence is the son of Caroline Reynolds and Jon Connors. Col. Harrison is Reynolds’ stepfather. She states, “We’re extremely proud of our son’s decision to serve his country and we look forward to the wonderful things he will do.”
Henry County High School's graduation ceremony is tomorrow night, May 23, at 7:30 PM at Patriot Stadium. All students who have joined the US Armed Forces will be recognized at graduation with a braided red, white, and blue cord.