It’s a great day to head to the Sunflower State for our Army JROTC
#CadetoftheWeek!
Meet Elisabeth Howell, a junior at Leavenworth High School in Kansas.
Howell is a Company Commander with the Pioneer Battalion who competes on the Raider Team. Howell was part of the Leavenworth Raider and Ultimate Raider Teams this past fall that placed first in the Master’s Division for both the male and female competitions.
Howell comes from a family of military service. Her father is currently serving in the Army and her mother is a veteran. She’s attended nine schools and has friends around the world. She joined
#ArmyJROTC when she saw a high school classmate in their
#JROTC uniform, and it reminded her of her dad.
“I wanted to be like him (and wear cool uniforms), so I joined Leavenworth’s Army JROTC program.”
Howell’s dad is the biggest influence for many of her leadership choices and goals.
“He’s held numerous leadership positions within the Army…My dad’s leadership was memorable and app...