Writer: Donna Barkefelt

Photographer: Mr. Eloy Lopez

On Sept. 20, 2024, the new flag for Branson Bank’s Annual Veteran recognition ceremony was raised by the Hollister High School Army JROTC. The Cadets volunteered to attend their first Color Guard and the Cadets were Mary Helman, Anastasia Pearson, Ashanty Torres, Saide Gomez, Chance Jenson, and Grace Cohen.

The Cadets prepared everyday in preparation for upcoming Military and Community Honors. The schools that the Cadets completed at included Ozark High School (HS) in Ozark MO, Smith-Cotton HS in Sedalia MO, Waynesville HS in Waynesville MO, Leavenworth HS in Leavenworth KS 10 state regional Championship, Denver Colorado Western National Championship in Denver, CO and Daytona Beach, Florida All Service National Championship, Daytona, FL this school year.

Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

March 24th, 2026|Comments Off on Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

Ansbach Middle High School’s marksmanship team found success at Camp Perry, Ohio, as cadets prepare for this week’s National Air Rifle Championships (photo by Army Instructor Christopher Buchanan) Written by Cadet Schuettpelz The [...]

Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

March 11th, 2026|Comments Off on Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

Cadets from Daegu Middle High School in Daegu, South Korea gather around the "Helmet with Holes" exhibit at the Waegwan War Memorial Museum, which collects and displays authentic artifacts from the Korean War. (Photo [...]