The town that went to war and a very unique memorial.

The Hay War Memorial High School Museum commemorates both Hay and district war service and the history of the school in this unique war memorial which has served the Hay community since 1923.

The Hay War Memorial High School was opened on Anzac Day in 1923 as the town's war memorial built to honour those volunteers who lost their lives while on active service during World War I. Of the 641 who served in World War I, 103 did not return. This impacted greatly on the Hay and district community, which had one of the highest enlistment rates for a small town in Australia.

Lucy Shea and Bailey Caughey were inducted last week as the 2024 Hay War Memorial High School captains. Vice captains are Jensen Hargreaves and Sean Johnston.

Hay War Memorial High School Aberline Dorper and White Dorper Stud show teams enjoyed a massive success at the Melbourne show.

Emma Johnston and Michael Tumolero (centre) will lead as Hay War Memorial High School Captains, supported by Darci Masters and Luke Nevinson.