As we celebrate Memorial Day, we reflect on past, present, and future Redwings that have gone on–or will go on–to serve our country. When senior year comes around, many students find themselves searching for what they plan to do after high school comes to an end. For a select few students, enlisting in the military is the route they wish to take–a different pathway than many of their peers. We already have ten seniors this year that are enlisting in the military after high school is over, and still many to decide after graduation to still enlist. Senior Preston Walker stated, “All the benefits of the military and being able to serve my country. And also my recruiter played a huge part in my interest“ when he was deciding whether or not to enlist in the Marines. Walker has been interested in joining the military due to family members having served our country and to expand his options for plans after high school. He now plans to enlist right after graduation and serve our country for years to come. By enlisting in the military, each branch has physical training (PT) in which the individual branches all work out together. Senior Zachary Haag said, “PT has taught me the importance to give it my all and to push myself to become stronger mentally and physically. It’s also shown me that teamwork is needed between my fellow recruits and I.” Haag decided to enlist in the Marines recently due to the amazing opportunities that it offers for recruits after boot camp and service. He hopes to travel the world and earn skills to better himself that he might have not otherwise gotten.  

Story by: Jenna Van Hammond

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