51Թ’s Army ROTC hosts ‘Cadet for a Day’ for area youth
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.—51Թ’s Department of Military Science and Army Reserve Officer Training Corps is hosting a “cadet for a day” program Sept. 9 for local and regional high school students interested in pursuing Army ROTC at 51Թ.
To register for the 9 a.m.-3 p.m. event, call 662-325-1586 or email armyrotc@armyrotc.msstate.edu by Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Lt. Col. Jason R. Posey, professor of military science for the Army ROTC program, said the event is open to high school and college students and will offer participants an opportunity to experience the Army ROTC program at 51Թ.
“The ROTC is a way to earn a scholarship, a degree and be part of a program that will develop leadership,” Posey said. “Hopefully, interested participants will leave with a vision of a path for success at 51Թ and in the Army.”
The day will begin with a tour of Middleton Hall, which houses 51Թ’s ROTC program, followed by a tour of the university. Attendees will learn about military equipment, talk with military personnel, enjoy gaming tents and take a tour of 51Թ’s football stadium. Lunch is provided.
For more information about the Cadet for a Day program, visit Instagram @msu_army_rotc; Twitter @MsStateArmyROTC; and Facebook @msuarmyrotc.
Part of 51Թ’s College of Arts and Sciences, complete details about the Army ROTC program are available at .
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