The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) participated in numerous community service events during April. The cadets conducted three Color Guards, worked two track meets, supported St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Michigan City Main Street Association, along with providing school representation at the Michigan City Rotary Luncheon.
The Color Guards were for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter of Michigan City, the Brown Mackie College Graduation, and the Veterans Court Graduation held at the LaPorte County Courthouse in LaPorte.
“Our cadets are very unselfish,” said Senior Marine Instructor Major Tom McGrath. “They even came off of their Spring Break to do the Brown Mackie Graduation.”
Marine Instructor Master Sergeant Jeff Benak reinforced the dedication of MCHS cadets. “These cadets will never say “no” when either a school or community organization needs help,” he said.
The cadet will be busy through the end of the school year and into the summer. Among the events they will be supporting are:
- April 30: Comcast Cares, Elston
- May 3: Boys Track Meet, MCHS
- May 6: Michigan City Mainstreet Association
- May 7: Ivy Tech Graduation, MCHS
- May 7: March of Dimes 5K Run, LaPorte
- May 11: Barker MS Career Day
- May 16: Senior Awards Night, MCHS
- May 21: LaPorte American Legion Flag Ceremony
- May 21: Flag placement on veterans graves, Greenwood Cemetery
- May 24: Veterans motorcycle group send off to Washington, DC, Washington Park
- May 30: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
- June 3-4: Grand Prix Boat Races, LaPorte
- June 5: Graduation, MCHS
The MCJROTC will hold their Awards Night on May 18th at MCHS. They will be doing a Port-A-Pit Chicken fundraiser at Al’s on May 6 and a Tag Day at Walmart and Al’s on May 21. The cadets will conduct their Leadership Camp at the St. John’ Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, WI, from June 6-11.
