Fred Brock Post 828 awards JROTC Cadets, Sponsors 27 for Texas Boys & Girls State
The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and ROTC programs across the country.
Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 annually presents Military Excellence Award and Scholastic Excellence Award Medals to outstanding cadets from Sam Houston High and Highlands High Schools, both in the San Antonio Independent School District (ISD).
This year, 1st Vice Cmdr. Burrell Parmer attended Sam Houston High School’s JROTC Awards Ceremony presenting the Military Excellence Medal to Cadet Ujas Patel and the Scholastic Medal to Cadet Jose Felix-Combs. Additionally, the Post awarded each cadet with a cash gift of $100.
Additional awards will be presented at Highlands High School JROTC Awards Ceremony on May 25.
In support of Texas Boys State and Texas Bluebonnet Girls State, the Post, in partnership with the San Antonio ISD, is sponsoring 14 boys and 13 girls for the weeklong program. The boys will be traveling to the University of Texas-Austin and the girls will be at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas.
“It’s crucial that we as Legionnaires support these programs,” said Parmer, who will serve as the next post commander for 2022 – 2023. “Our youth look up to us, and we must assist in molding them to become active and engaged citizens.”
American Legion Boys State and Girls State are among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.
They are participatory programs where students become a part of the operation of their local, county, and state government.
At American Legion Boys State and Girls State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges along with duties and responsibilities of a franchised citizen.
Article by: Patricia Wimberly, Post Chaplain
