Wa-Hi JROTC Cadet Competes at National Championships

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Walla Walla High School Cadet Major Claire Calvert recently competed in the All-Service JROTC National Championship at Camp Perry in Ohio, becoming the first individual shooter from her school to qualify for the event in approximately two decades. Calvert, representing the Army JROTC Precision Rifle Team, placed in the top half of more than 200 of the nation's elite marksmen.

Why it matters

Wa-Hi's JROTC program has a long history of producing skilled marksmen, but Calvert's qualification for the national championships is a rare accomplishment that highlights the dedication and talent of the school's rifle team.

The details

Calvert posted strong scores of 195 in kneeling and 199 in prone on the opening day of the two-day match. She finished the competition with a combined score of 1150. Wa-Hi Rifle Coach Mark Mebes noted that the level of competition at the national championships was higher than anything the team had faced during their regular season.

• Calvert competed at the All-Service JROTC National Championship at Camp Perry near Port Clinton, Ohio.
• Calvert's season continues in early April at the Junior Olympic National Championship in Anniston, Alabama.
• The full Walla Walla rifle team will compete in the Western Regional Championship in Salt Lake City on April 15.

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What’s next

Calvert's season continues in early April at the Junior Olympic National Championship in Anniston, Alabama. Additionally, the full Walla Walla rifle team will compete in the Western Regional Championship in Salt Lake City on April 15.