The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is pleased to announce Class 1-25 as the 65th class to complete this West Virginia National Guard Program. Commencement exercises were held Friday, Dec. 12, at Camp Dawson in Kingwood. A total of 65 graduates from 21 counties across the State of West Virginia successfully completed the requirements for graduation. Tim Cotter congratulated the Cadets and gave the commencement address.
Cadet Dakota Martin, daughter of Christy and Dwight Miller, Jr. of Wellsburg, was in Platoon 3. Cadet Martin was recognized for receiving the S2C Award, Instructor’s List, PT Most Improved, Commandant’s Cup as well as obtaining the six Individual Values Recognition Ribbons.
All graduating Cadets have completed the residential phase of ChalleNGe, which includes activities in eight core component areas ranging from Service to Community to Employability Skills. Cadets in this class provided 3231 hours of Service to Community for such organizations as Girl Scouts of America, Trout for Cheat, Preston Memorial Hospital, Burlington Apple Butter Festival, and WV Gold Star Families. Following graduation, these Cadets will begin a two-year post-residential phase of ChalleNGe that includes placement activities in education and/or employment.
Applications are currently being accepted for Class 2-26 North that begins in July. Call toll-free at 1.800.529.7700 for more information.