FAYETTEVILLE -- Christian Libby, of Royal, a fourth-year cadet in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps "Razorback Brigade" at the University of Arkansas, was honored during the brigade's annual awards ceremony.
Libby received the American Legion Scholastic Excellence Gold award, given to the fourth year cadet in the top 25 percent of the class in ROTC courses, the top 10 percent in academic courses and who has been active in campus or community events and organizations.
"I am very proud of Cadet Libby," said Lt. Col. Chuck Pudil, commander of the Razorback Brigade.
"The Army ROTC program here at the University of Arkansas provides the best leader development program in the world, combining strong academics with hands-on leadership, management, ethics, and personal confidence training, education and practice. He and his fellow cadets will leave with their degrees and the experience they'll need to be part of the future of the United States Army."
School on 07/27/2014