Walla Walla High School Unveils Spirit Bell for 9/11 Remembrance

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  Walla Walla High School will debut its restored Spirit Bell during halftime of the varsity football game against Lakeland High SchoolNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The debut of the Spirit Bell is scheduled for September 11, 2026“A New Tradition Rings True: Wa-Hi Spirit Bell to Debut on 9/11 Remembrance Night September 11, 2026 History will ring out at Blue Devil Stadium tonight as Walla Walla High School’s new Spirit Bell makes its public debut during the varsity football game against Lakeland High School of Rathdrum, Idaho.”
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  The Spirit Bell was received from Walla Walla County Fire District 4“Walla Walla Public Schools received the historic bell last year from Walla Walla County Fire District 4.”
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  The Spirit Bell was restored by students in the Advanced Welding and Manufacturing program at SEATech“That chapter began at SEATech, where students in the Advanced Welding and Manufacturing program took on the challenge of restoring the bell.”
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  The students fabricated a new striker for the Spirit Bell“When it arrived, the bell was missing its striker. Students designed and fabricated a new one using steel available in the SEATech shop.”
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  The students fabricated a custom trailer for the Spirit Bell“They also designed and manufactured a custom trailer that allows the heavy bell to be safely and easily transported around Blue Devil Stadium for football games and special events.”
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  The restoration of the Spirit Bell received help from community partners like Tom’s Cycle“Community partners also helped bring the project to life. Tom’s Cycle donated balloon-style tires for the trailer, helping support the substantial weight of the bell while protecting the stadium’s new track surface.”
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  The Spirit Bell last rang at Fire District 4's Mill Creek station in 1980No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Spirit Bell will now ring for Blue Devil pride“But this time, it will ring for Blue Devil pride.”
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  The halftime ceremony will honor first responders“At halftime, first responders, active-duty military members, veterans and others who serve the public will be recognized in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.”
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  The halftime ceremony will honor military members“At halftime, first responders, active-duty military members, veterans and others who serve the public will be recognized in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.”
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  The halftime ceremony will honor veterans“At halftime, first responders, active-duty military members, veterans and others who serve the public will be recognized in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.”
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  The halftime ceremony is on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001“At halftime, first responders, active-duty military members, veterans and others who serve the public will be recognized in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.”
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  The bell's debut marks a new tradition connecting the school's past with its present“Tonight’s first public ringing will launch a new tradition at Wa-Hi, one that connects the school’s past with its present, celebrates the craftsmanship of SEATech students and community partners, and gives generations of Blue Devils something new to rally around.”