2008 Camp Ripley Trip

From August 18 to 22, a group of outstanding cadets represented Saint Thomas Academy at the JROTC camp at Camp Ripley. The cadets drilled, tackled obstacle courses, rappelled and navigated orientation courses, all while living in barracks. Each year STA sends cadets to fulfill the BFI-required attendance at Camp Ripley, and this year was a great success. C/SGT J. Wells '10 was named Best Cadet for the outstanding leadership of his platoon, not to mention his outstanding attitude. As well as successfully fulfilling the BFI requirement, the cadets who went on the trip thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

~ S-5 Public Affairs Officer A. Rohde '09