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Parent urges Houston County Commission to press school district to keep Rehoboth Navy JROTC program
Summary
At a Houston County Commission meeting, parent Rachel Reneva asked commissioners to speak with the school superintendent to prevent cancellation of the Rehoboth High School Navy JROTC program, citing community service by cadets, possible loss of Army funds and impacts on students' schedules and graduation plans.
Rachel Reneva, a parent and advocate, told the Houston County Commission during the meeting’s public-comment period that she and at least 78 supporters are asking commissioners to contact the school superintendent and urge that the Rehoboth High School Navy JROTC program not be canceled.
Reneva said the cadets provide regular community service — including VFW and American Legion events, park cleanup in Taylor, Miracle League support, Toys for Tots and peanut festival parking — and that canceling the program would harm students who rely on year-long continuity in the course. “You grow students through ROTC…
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