JROTC students take aim at dancing at ball
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The King and Queen, along with the court, were chosen by voting among their fellow cadets.
Jonathon is the son of Brian and Timpia Appalsammy. After graduation, he plans to attend Austin Peay State University.
Christa is the daughter of Kary and Kimberly Frazier. She plans to attend Tennessee Tech.
The court included seniors Kayla Holt and Javier Wiley; juniors Alexandra Johnson and Jared Vogel; sophomores Abigail Gomez and Tim Bodey; and freshmen Jessicca Fuerst and Roger Garrett.
The year-end event began with the posting of colors by cadets Matthew Adam, Timothy Bodey, Brent Duncan, and Tyler Garrett. Singing the national anthem were cadets Amber Hill and Jessica Seitz. Invocation was made by 1st Sgt. Tim Howard.
Before the meal, toasts were made to the: United States of America, President of the United States, armed services, Army, Pioneer Battalion, fallen comrades, and to the ladies present.
The program’s goal is to establish leadership values ‘ loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage ‘ among cadets.
Seven graduating cadets were given a chance to say farewell to their fellow cadets. Graduating from high school, and the JROTC program, are Appalsammy, Tyler Casteel, Frazier, Holt, Anthoni Mann, Wiley, Ashligh Sanders.