Three San Marcos Academy JROTC Cadets Give, Receive Recognition At JROTC Awards Ceremony
San Marcos Academy has a strong military connection which dates back to the World War I era, when the school was granted a Junior ROTC unit.
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Three San Marcos Academy Junior ROTC unit cadets were recognized at the JROTC Awards Ceremony on December 6.
San Marcos Academy has a strong military connection which dates back to the World War I era, when the school was granted a Junior ROTC unit.
The Academy requires all American upper school boys to participate in the Junior ROTC program during their first semester of attendance.
Other than this requirement, participation in Junior ROTC is voluntary for both boys and girls. The San Marcos Academy Junior ROTC program is affiliated with the United States Army and is designated as an Honor Unit with Distinction.
San Marcos Academy’s Battalion Commander, Cadet LTC Ashton Blackstone congratulates C/Corporal Cody Massey, a junior from San Marcos, as Cadet NCO of the Quarter and C/Corporal Hudson Lee, a freshman from San Marcos, as Cadet of the Quarter during the JROTC Awards Ceremony.
A number of other cadets also received recognition for their participation in rifle team, color guard, varsity athletics and other activities. (Photo by Bear Bryant)
