Order photos

WEHS hosts ROTC cadets

by | Feb 24, 2016 | Education

By Joe Reavis

[email protected]

 

Wylie East High School hosted 18 Junior ROTC teams earlier this month in the Wylie East Raider Nation Invitational, an event showcasing military drills, inspection and physical fitness.

The competition was held Saturday, Feb. 6. Units competed in up to 11 categories. The day began at 8:30 a.m. for the cadets and ended at 4:15 p.m.

“The multi-event drill meet gives Junior ROTC a chance to showcase their skills, develop teamwork and discipline by adhering to military drill and appearance standards,” MSgt Lisa Breuer of WEHS said. “Competing against their peers from other schools increases the focus during practice and gives an opportunity to have their skills assessed by college level ROTC cadets, active duty Texas Army National Guard members, and military recruiters.”

Overall grand champion trophy went to Cooper High School Air Force JROTC of Abilene, Flower Mound Air Force JROTC placed second and third place went to North Mesquite Army JROTC.

Wylie High School Air Force JROTC picked up a third place trophy in female physical training, fourth place in female/mixed color guard and fifth place in male physical training. WEHS, as the host school, was judged but did not compete for trophies.

Competitors included 15 Air Force, two Army and one Navy unit. About half the teams traveled two hours or more to attend, with two teams coming from Oklahoma. The longest trip of 4.5 hours was made by members of the Central High School Air Force JROTC program from San Angelo.

The units could enter up to 11 different categories of competition at the Wylie East Raider Nation Invitational.

For full story see The Wylie News at http://www.etypeservices.com/Wylie%20NewsID245/default.aspx

The Wylie East Armed Team competing in Exhibition category.

The Wylie East Armed Team competing in Exhibition category.

WEDC Gift Guide jpeg

0 Comments

Order photos

Related News

Wylie High esports readies for spring season

Wylie High esports readies for spring season

Fresh off of two state championships during the fall season, Wylie High School esports competitors are looking forward to a strong spring season and adding to the trophy cabinet. The team began its eight-week spring season Sunday, Feb. 12, in five sports after adding...

read more
Candidate hopes to rebuild trust, reduce spending

Candidate hopes to rebuild trust, reduce spending

Place 5 candidate Kevin Brooks says he is seeking a trustee position to rebuild trust between constituents and the school board trustees. “Parents, teachers, students, staff, voters and administration will once again know they are not the adversaries, but we are their...

read more
Former WHS principal files for school board

Former WHS principal files for school board

An urge to bring positivity to the education system has led former Wylie High School principal Virdie Montgomery to file for school candidate candidacy. Montgomery is running for Wylie ISD Board of Trustees Place 5 in the Nov. 8 election. “We have this incredible...

read more
Incumbent wants to continue leadership role

Incumbent wants to continue leadership role

Jacob Day wants to continue his service on the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees to contribute to the “already great” school district. The Place 6 incumbent, a former Wylie ISD teacher first elected in 2018, said he brings a “heart of servant leadership” to the board. The...

read more
Place 1 candidate seeks to improve transparency

Place 1 candidate seeks to improve transparency

Jill Palmer, who is running against Stacie Smith for Place 1 on the Wylie ISD board of trustees, says she is running to improve the transparency of the district. “It was not until now, [an] election year, [that] they have decided to be engaged under the guidance of...

read more