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Homecoming
Ava wrote on West High's Homecoming Game.
Veteran's Day AFJROTC Newsletter
Ava wrote on Merrill F. West's AFJROTC preform a POW-MIA ceremony.
West's Air Force JROTC program earns top marks from regional director ( pictures)
Ava Andrews was mentioned for her pictures in the JROTC program.
Bulldog Challenge2021
Ava wrote on the Bulldog challenge Merrill F. West High's JROTC program participated in, winning multiple trophies and medals.
9/11 Ceremony
On September 10, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) gave an exemplary
ceremony of the flag retreat. Nancy Young, Tracy Mayor, gave an amazing speech bringing
many to remember the importance of our country and remember those who passed in 9-11.
1st Lt. Tongson says, “The ceremony made me emotional. As it did every year, I was present.
You don’t really understand the trauma people went through on that day twenty years ago. The
words spoken, the families torn apart, and all
ceremony of the flag retreat. Nancy Young, Tracy Mayor, gave an amazing speech bringing
many to remember the importance of our country and remember those who passed in 9-11.
1st Lt. Tongson says, “The ceremony made me emotional. As it did every year, I was present.
You don’t really understand the trauma people went through on that day twenty years ago. The
words spoken, the families torn apart, and all
JROTC 9/11 Retreat
