Cabot High Celebrates Local Heroes: Military Recognition Day 2024 Honors Student Enlistees

Military Recognition Day 2024 at Cabot High School recognized fourteen students who have enlisted in various branches of the military. The event took place in the CHS Media Center and was attended by family, friends, and classmates.

During the ceremony, it was noted that these students have earned significant scholarship funds, highlighting the financial and educational benefits of their military service. Six seniors received appointments to military academies, each with scholarships worth $600,000, a record number for the school.

The students honored included Mason DeLaMater and Steven Powell, both selected for the Army at West Point, with Powell also considering the Naval Academy. Jon Goddard was appointed to the Navy at the Naval Academy, and Austin Schmidt to the Air Force Academy. Skyler Waltrip and others were recognized for their acceptance into various ROTC programs.

The event also acknowledged students entering active duty and the National Guard, including Megan Hynes and Madison Henderson, who enlisted in the Army, and Zev-Laven Hubbard, who joined the Marines. Their commitments were warmly applauded by the audience.

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