Local High Schools Students to Benefit from U.S. Army ROTC High School Education Day by The Big South Championship

CHARLOTTE, NC–This Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., over 2,200 college-bound students will attend the U.S. Army ROTC High School Education Day, presented by the Hercules Tires Big South Championship and get to watch a free basketball game.

Raukell Robinson says the partnership with the U.S. Army was vital in putting this event together.  Robinson says, “It’s so important that students know that if you can’t pay your way or it may be a hardship for your family, the US Army ROTC is a way for you to go. They’ll be there giving out information about scholarships and how to get involved on campus but also, Ingles will be there with book bags for every single student and bom boms to cheer on their teams.”

West Charlotte High School student, Ahsiya Robinson says she’s benefited from attending education days in the past, and being involved in ROTC has changed the trajectory of her life! 

Robinson says, “It really helps you to figure out what you want to do because everything we do here, we have a plan. It gets you really organized and every step you take, you know that you need to think of how you want to get there.” 

For Kimora Eaves, she credits ROTC for making her a stronger student and person! Eaves says, “JROTC has really taught me that sometimes you have to make sacrifices to do what you need to do. They have pushed me to have structure.” 

As Raukell Robinson explains, the education day on March 2nd is so much bigger than just basketball… it’s about hope! “We’re just so excited. For some students, this will be the first time they attend a college game. What I know about education is, you have to give students a glimmer of hope! Once they see that, they then walk into their future and Big South is that future!” said Robinson. 

Universities within the Big South Conference will be giving out free goodies and organizers say although registration is full you can still get on the waiting list.