VMI, under fire for expelling Black cadets, considers changes to Honor Court system
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VMI mulls changes to prized honor system
Ian Shapira, The Washington Post
Jan. 29, 2021
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1of6VMI s parapet near the student barracks is inscribed with a quote from one of the college s founders - John Thomas Lewis Preston, a lieutenant colonel in the Confederate army - that all cadets must memorize.Photo for The Washington Post by Heather RousseauShow MoreShow Less
2of6A shadow of Rafael Jenkins, a Black cadet who was expelled from VMI during his freshman year for allegedly cheating on a test - a charge he denied. The Honor Court enlisted another student to spy on him.Photo for The Washington Post by Logan CyrusShow MoreShow Less
Routt senior nominated for military academies
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree
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A Routt High School student has been nominated for admission into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Senior Victoria Fellhauer was among those nominated by U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood for military academy inclusion. Porta High School student Clayton Miller was nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Nominees will be evaluated and selections will be made in the spring.
“I am honored to nominate a group of outstanding individuals from the entirety of the 18th District to be considered to attend our great service academies,” LaHood said. “Reaching this part of the process alone is something to be proud of. After learning about their accomplishments and speaking with each individual, I see a group of current leaders that will continue to display core Illinois values while giving back to our country.”
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