VETERANS

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West Point High School JROTC instructor Sgt. 1st Class Macarthur Hilbert discussed his cadets’ involvement.

“That’s our main purpose, helping people become better citizens,” Hilbert said. “That’s what we do every day. We’ve got to prepare for that. We’ve got to set good examples

for all of us. That’s the best way to lead, by example.”

Presley Hutchens, a retired U.S. Navy chaplain, and one of the veterans who presented the check, also emphasized the importance of supporting veterans.

“It was a great success,” Hutchens said. “We raised $3,500 for the center, and a lot of people wore exposed to the center who wouldn’t have been otherwise.”