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District to highlight NJROTC letter from U.S. Navy at Aug. 3 press conference
Summary
Dr. McPherson and Chairman Warner Speakman said the district will hold a press conference Aug. 3 at First Baptist Church of Somerville to announce positive news regarding the NJROTC program after receiving a letter from the U.S. Navy; board members were asked to invite former members in recognition of earlier support.
District leader Dr. McPherson said staff invested significant work in the NJROTC program and recognized Master Sergeant Hall and others for their efforts. He announced a press conference to follow the district’s Back-to-School meeting on Aug. 3 at First Baptist Church of Somerville, where the church will provide a meal and the district will highlight the NJROTC news.
Chairman Warner Speakman said the district had received a letter from the U.S. Navy that the event would celebrate and asked that previous school board members be invited in recognition of their contributions to the program. No formal board action was taken; the announcement was informational and intended to promote community recognition of the program’s progress.
