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Jarrod Kirby, son of Tish and Bob Kirby of Fowlerville, earned his GED and graduated from basic training on October 23, 2009 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He is currently at AIT School at Fort Lee, Virginia.
We feel blessed and very proud to call him our son. God bless and keep safe all of our soldiers fighting for our country.
PHILLIP OGDEN PROMOTED TO STAFF SERGEANT
Phillip Ogden received his promotion to Staff Sergeant (E-6) on November 7, 2009. The ceremony took place at his base in Florida at Camp Blanding. His parents, William (Butch) and Peggy Ogden were in attendance.
Phillip is a graduate of Fowlerville High School. He is married to Mary and they reside in Florida. Both he and his wife are members of the National Guard in Florida.
Phil has been in the National Guard for 13 years and his wife Mary has been in the National Guard for 11 years. He is employed by the State of Florida.
WILLIAMSTON YOUTH JOINS NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS
The Commanding Officer of the United States Division of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, has announced the acceptance of Christopher Dixon of Williamston into the program. Christopher is the son of Edward and Kristina Dixon.
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a federally chartered youth training organization which helps youth, ages 14-17, to explore careers in the Navy and Coast Guard ashore and afloat. Providing positive role models for young adults, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps objectives are to develop good citizenship, self-discipline, a greater sense of responsibility and leadership skills.
The program is open to all young Americans regardless of race, color, creed or sex.
RUSSELL BIGOS JOINS MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD
Russell Bigos of Fowlerville has joined the 1462nd Transportation Company, Michigan Army National Guard and is assigned as a Motor Transport Operator.
PV2 Bigos is a Fowlerville High School graduate.
Bigos attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon completion, Bigos remained at Fort Leonard Wood where he was trained as a Motor Transport Operator.
Bigos is the son of Bruce and Elly Bigos of Fowlerville.
AARON McGILL NAMED TO DEAN'S LIST AT NORTHWESTERN OHIO UNIVERSITY
The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to acknowledge that Aaron G. McGill of Fowlerville has made the Dean’s List for the October 2009 session. He is enrolled in the College of Technologies.
Full-time students must receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better to be named to the Dean’s List.
MARK BAUBY GRADUATES FROM BASIC TRAINING
Private Mark Bauby became airborne qualified as a paratrooper, graduating from Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia on November 2. Private Bauby received the advanced airborne training after completion of Army Basis Training and Advanced Individual Training for infantry.
Private Bauby has enlisted for four years of active duty with the Army. He has been assigned to the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Baumholder, Germany from where deployments will occur. Private Bauby recently enjoyed a 10-day leave in Fowlerville with family and friends before leaving for Germany on November 15.
Bauby is the son of Paul and Donna Bauby of Fowlerville and a 2008 graduate of Fowlerville High School.
During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
JOE SHOWERMAN NAMED TO CENTRAL MICHIGAN HONORS LIST
Central Michigan University named Joseph Showerman, from Webberville, to the summer honors list. Joseph is listed as being a senior at CMU.
Students named to the list must earn 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and higher grade point averages. Summer session ended in August.
MOLLY A. DOWNING GRADUATES FROM GRAND VALLY STATE UNIVERSITY
Molly A. Downing graduated from Grand Valley State University with her master’s degree in April 2009. Downing received a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies degree. She is the daughter of Lynn and Charnell Downing and a graduate of Fowlerville High School.
Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a rich learning environment for students, offering a wide range of majors and hands-on research opportunities. Highly credentialed and responsive faculty and individual advisors and mentors promote a liberal education emphasis that teaches students critical thinking and problem solving.
Micheal Warren Graduates from basic military trainig
Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael J. Warren graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Michael and Allison Warren of
Fowlerville.
Warren is a 2006 graduate of Fowlerville High School.
CMU ANNOUNCE SUMMER GRADUATES
Central Michigan University, located in Mt. Pleasant, is pleased to announce the summer graduates from this area.
Graduating with a MS degree is Don Laird of Webberville.
Graduates from the Williamston area include: Leighanne Larson, with an MS degree; Leslie Little, with a BSBA degree; Laura McGarvey, with a BAA degree and Kelly Stenzel with an MA degree.
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