Samuel Doak Chapter Awards ROTC Medal to JCHS Senior Kaitlyn Sands
L/R – Kaitlyn Sands, Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR Member Jane Coleman
Photo Submitted by Barbara Baker
Kaitlyn Sands, a senior student at Jefferson County High School, was presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze ROTC Medal, certificate, and check by Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR member Jane Coleman. The ceremony was held by Major (R) Russell Turner on Awards Night, April 29, 2014, at JCHS in Dandridge, Tennessee.
The Bronze ROTC Medal is awarded to either a junior or senior student in a secondary school JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) program or to a Junior College or U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Unit graduating senior (one medal per unit). Medals are worn according to JROTC protocol.
Enrolled in the JROTC Program for 7 semesters, Kaitlyn graduated with the rank of Battalion Command Sergeant Major (highest enlisted rank). She plans to attend Walters State Community College in the fall of 2014, and to pursue a degree to become a Paramedic. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Charles and Cindy Sands, and has two sisters, Tonya and Rebekah.
