Monday, May 25, 2009

US Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award




Part of the Mayor's Senior Breakfast is the presentation of the US Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award to two senior members of the WHS Class of 2009. The award got started in 1981 and has been given to over 200,000 students through out the nation.

Presenting this year's award were SSGT. Michael Thompson and SGT. Gary Young. SSGT. Thompson is a 22 year Army veteran having severed in Desert Storm, two tours in Iraq, a tour in Germany and in Korea. SGT. Young is a Purple Heart recipient from wounds received while serving in Iraq. Both are presently serving as recruiters at the Calcutta Recruiting Station in Ogilvie Square.

Pictured above from the left is SGT. Young, this year's award recipients Lindsey Koontz, Ryan Crabtree and SSGT. Thompson. The seniors were described as "two of the nation's finest young people". Also pictured is a close up of the medal awarded. You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them.

Congratulations to both Lindsey and Ryan...




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