Marion High School

JROTC

Marion High School marksmen Andersson Guevara, sophomore, and Danielle Purdy, freshman, have qualified to compete at the Junior Olympics in April at the Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs. They will compete in the International Air category. Only two previous Marion marksmen have earned trips to the Junior Olympics. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools)

Marion’s Purdy, Guevara qualify for Junior Olympics

JROTC marksmen will head to Colorado in April to compete

Published February 26, 2024

The Marion High School JROTC rifle team recently competed in the All-Army JROTC National Championship. The Giants finished as the seventh-best team in the nation amongst Army JROTC programs. Members of the team are: front row from left, Emily Smith, MHS junior, and Nick Purdy, Gwynneth Hamilton, and Khamrynn Allen, all MHS sophomores; and back row, from left, Coaches Lt. Col. David Farlow, David Kuester, and Kent Santee, and MHS sophomore, Andersson Guevara. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools)

JROTC marksmen earn national ranking

Cadet Emily Smith earns invitation to All-Services National Championship

Published February 21, 2024