Morrisey Sworn In as Governor Amid Celebrations Featuring Local Choir
Inauguration: Morrisey Speech, Justice Trump Swearing In, JHS Chamber Choir Featured
The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Patrick Morrisey was inaugurated as West Virginia's 37th governor during a ceremony in Charleston, which featured performances by the Jefferson High School Chamber Choir from Charles Town. Avalyn Marken's solo of 'God Bless America' highlighted the choir's role as the only high school invited to the event. The new governor's inaugural speech focused on education reform, raising teacher pay, and combating the opioid epidemic, while several former governors were also in attendance, showcasing the strong Eastern Panhandle representation during the day's festivities.
