The Northwestern State University School of Military Science recently hosted the Spring 2024 Awards Program to honor ROTC Cadets for academic, military, and leadership achievements. The following cadets are from the Vernon Parish/Ft. Johnson area:
Cadet Jatwon Burkes will graduate with a Bachelor of General Studies degree with double minors in Military Leadership and Social Science. He serves with 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, Ft. Johnson, Louisiana.
Cadet Camryn Huff of Leesville, Deans List, ROTC Honors, PMS Scholastic Award, PMS Commendation Award, PMS Recruiting Award, PMS PT/Attendance Award, Lions Club Award, Color Guard Certificate, Recruiting Certificate, Outstanding Service Award/RSO Vice President, Leadership Excellence Award, Helping Hand Award. Huff will serve next school year as a SFC and will be Platoon Sergeant of Second Platoon.
Cadet Demarkus Lawson of Ft. Johnson, Louisiana, President’s List (4.0 GPA), ROTC Honors, PMS Scholastic Excellence Award, Military Order of the World Wars, Recruiting Certificate, Leadership Excellence Award Heroes of the Battlefield Honor.
Cadet Devonte Turner of Leesville, Deans List, ROTC Honors, PMS Scholastic Excellence Award, USAA Spirit Award, Joker Award.