Medical Lake Junior ROTC cadets busy with community projects

For many in the Medical Lake community, about the only time they see members of the high school’s Junior ROTC program might be in the roles of the color guard prior to sporting and other events and activities.

But as some recent events show, these students have much more visibility as they do many projects and activities outside of the traditional ones.

In mid-September, crews of volunteers descended on the Medical Lake Cemetery to conduct a cleanup and general maintenance.

According to a news release from 2nd Lt. Liam Lonam, public affairs officer for Washington’s 81st JROTC at Medical Lake H...