Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) earned multiple awards at a military drill competition at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The cadets placed in every drill event, coming in second out of seven schools in the competition. Additionally cadets First Sergeant Thalya Del Real, Staff Sergeant Allysa Willis, and Gunnery Sergeant Jacob Williams finished first, second and fifth in individual competition out of 100 cadets.
The results for the drill events are as follows:
| EVENT | PLACE | COMMANDER |
| Color Guard A | 1st | 2nd Lieutenant Collin Catlin |
| Armed Squad | 2nd | 2nd Gunnery Sergeant Pauline Lutton |
| Unarmed Platoon | 2nd | First Sergeant Alexis Nowatzke |
| Color Guard B | 3rd | Gunnery Sergeant Jacob Williams |
| First Year Squad | 3rd | Corporal Ashley Baker |
| Unarmed Squad | 3rd | Gunnery Sergeant Michael Livengood |
| Armed Platoon | 3rd | 1st Lieutenant Jalen Stockley |
“This was a good way to start our drill season,” said Marine Instructor Master Sergeant Jeff Benak. “Our cadets performed well, and I am confident we will improve and perform better at future meets.”
Major Tom McGrath, the Senior Marine Instructor, complemented the cadet on their work ethic, and echoed Benak’s thoughts on improving for the future. “These cadets are at the school at 5:45 am every day for practice. They really want to bring home a first place trophy for Michigan City. I know they will continue to work hard and improve, because they know that future meets will be more competitive”
The next drill meet will be at Michigan City High School on November 21st. It is sponsored by the local chapter of the Marine Corps League and is open to the public. Admission is free. The meet will run from 8:30 am to approximately 3:30 pm and will feature 10 schools from Indiana and Illinois.