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USHS JROTC Presented with $4,500 Check from Rock Fitness Center


Posted Date: 01/27/2023

USHS JROTC Presented with $4,500 Check from Rock Fitness Center

It was an exciting day for the United South High School Marine Corps JROTC as they were presented with a special check on behalf of the Rock Fitness Center. The panther cadets were given $4,500 to use for their military-based program. These funds will be used for different things such as equipment, transportation and competitions. The cadets and their instructors were really grateful for the gym’s donation and were excited to use these funds for future events. 

 

“We consider ourselves at United South High School MCJROTC to have a very active program. The district gives us a very generous budget of 30 thousand dollars but with competitions, traveling expenses, equipment and food for the cadets we have gone through it all. This money could not have come at a better time and we are grateful for the generosity of Rock Fitness,” said Senior Marine Instructor, Major Thomas Connor.  

 

“Another objective we’d like to achieve is to purchase an electronic target system as we currently use paper targets. The electronic target system is expensive, but in the long run it will be more efficient for our students and environmentally friendly as well,” said Gunnery Sergeant Billy Adames.

 

 The United South High School MCJROTC is currently made up of approximately 120 students from all grade levels. The program encourages students to become leaders and is based on the U.S. Marines principles: honor, courage and commitment. It is open to all students, even those who aren't necessarily interested in joining the military after high school.  

 

Rock Fitness representatives said it was important for the local gym to support students in our community by giving back. During the check presentation, the students had some fun along with their instructors competing in several exercise activities to win several prizes handed out by the Rock Fitness Center. Prior to the check presentation several cadets were promoted in ranks with a special pinning ceremony.

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