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BMHS Senior Summer Thompson Awarded the Bronze JROTC medal by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Ms. Summer Thompson, daughter of Amy Rodriguez and Evan Thompson, was awarded the Bronze JROTC medal by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at the Rasey House at Beloit College on February 9.
Summer is a Beloit Memorial High School senior and in the PACMES Academy. She was selected by the DAR for this honor for her exemplary qualities of dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps).
The award was created in 1934 and is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.