Thirteen JROTC cadets from Sam Rayburn High School participated in a JROTC Leadership Camp at Sam Houston State University recently.

The event was hosted by Lt. Col. Rick King, head of the Sam Houston State Bearkat Military Science Department and the Bearkat ROTC Battalion.  Members of the Sam Rayburn JROTC spent several days participating in many activities, including testing their skills in the obstacle and leaders’ reaction courses. The cadets also took part in land navigation and basic leadership activities.

During the Sam Rayburn cadets visit to SHSU, they had an opportunity to spend some time on campus during freshman orientation and visited the Visitor’s Center and the new Recreation Center.

The 13 JROTC cadets were selected from the Sam Rayburn JROTC program of over 200 students. They have all successfully passed TAKS, have a 4.0 GPA or higher, are members of at least one high school organization or team, have met high physical fitness standards and hold leadership positions within JROTC. 

The Rayburn cadets’ JROTC instructor is retired Lt. Col. Alan Mooneyham, former head of the Bearkat Military Science Department.  

“The Leadership camp teaches basic leadership and self-discipline, while conducting it on a great university campus like Sam Houston exposes high school students to an achievable alternative after high school,” Mooneyham said. 

King awarded each of the Sam Rayburn cadets with their camp completion certificates, recognized seven for earning the RECONDO Badge and presented two other cadets with a Bearkat Battalion Commander’s Coin.