Jonesboro High School Marching Cardinals land a spot in 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jonesboro High Marching Cardinals with posing Macy's reps as one of the bands in 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (DorMiya Wabe/WABE)

Jonesboro High students and staff gathered in the gym for a “special announcement.” The band played a few songs thinking they were there to honor their principal. 

The students were eventually surprised by Wesley Whatley. Whatley is the Creative Director for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

“Today is a surprise for the talented students right here behind me on this gym floor,” Whatley said. “We got some good news. It’s so big. It has never been heard at this high school before.”