SGA sponsors Troops Week

By Erika Westbrook
West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s students helped support the U.S. military by participating in Troop’s Week, Sept. 19-22.

Events of the week began on Monday with a new flag dedication at noon on the front lawn, with U.S. Army Color Guard in attendance. The day was also dubbed “Yellow Ribbon Day.” Soldiers and veterans were asked to wear their BDU or uniforms.

Tuesday was “Camo Day,” in which students showed support by wearing camouflage clothing.

A barbecue, sponsored by Student Activities and Student Government, was held Wednesday in the backyard. Students were treated to a free lunch, while being entertained by education major Adam Canter and his band, Deadline, followed by a demonstration by the PHS Drill Team. The National Guard also had a Black Hawk helicopter and military vehicles on display.

Thursday was “Red, White and Blue Day,” in which students showed off their tie-died t-shirts.

During the week, recruiters from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and the National Guard were on campus.