On this morning at Booker T. Washington High School students in the JROTC program participated in their Awards Day Program. The program took place in the Lecture Hall and on the Front Lawn of the high school. The students received the following awards:

Distinguished Cadet for Scholastic Excellence

Academic Excellence

Superior Cadet

Military Order of the Purple Heart

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Award

National Sojourners

Scottish Rite

AUSA

Daughters of the American Revolution

Sons of the American Revolution

Freedom Award

USA Reserve Officers Association

Military Officers Association

AMVETS

Academic Team

Best Drill Team

Best Drill Platoon

Best Company

The students had a host of special guest in attendance; LTC Wofford, LTC Cross, LTC Kosolapoff, Col Decker, Mr. Nelson – BTW Principal, Col. (Dr.) Chipman Flowers, and SMA Kinneth Baker. Both Col. (Dr.) Flowers and SMA Baker are staff members in the Career & Technical Education division of instruction within the Macon County Public School System. These teachers were in full oversight of the program. Their competent leadership speaks volumes towards their service to our students. Dr. Melvin Lowe from CTC/District Administration was also in attendance for support and oversight. The program was clearly an outstanding display of the students discipline, respect, and compliance towards military protocol. We salute each student that was awarded during this program. We say thank you to the military for programs such as this. JROTC will strengthen the leadership skills and potentials of our students who seek professional and productive careers after graduation.