Featured image: Lyon College freshman Eli C. Lupton (center) recently received a National Army ROTC Scholarship, which will help him pursue his goal of becoming an officer in the United States Armed Forces. Ltc. John Weatherly, professor of Military Science at Arkansas State University (left), and Jerry Bowling, assistant professor of military science at Lyon College, were present for the ceremony.
Article By Colton Strader
Lyon College recently hosted a scholarship ceremony to honor Eli C. Lupton, a freshman majoring in business administration, for his decision to join the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program.
Lupton has been awarded a three-and-a-half-year National Army ROTC Scholarship, which will help him pursue his goal of becoming an officer in the United States Armed Forces. ROTC is a college program that prepares students to become officers in the United States Armed Forces.
The March 17 ceremony recognized Lupton’s commitment to both academic excellence and leadership potential.
An affiliate of the Arkansas State University ROTC program, the Lyon College ROTC program is dedicated to developing quality leaders for the United States Army. ROTC has a history of producing top-quality leaders who have gone on to hold high-paying jobs, public office, and high-ranking military positions.
“Over the course of my college education, ROTC will transform me and instill into me the Army’s values and beliefs, which will prepare me for a future of service,” said Lupton.
Lupton’s decision to join the ROTC program isn’t a surprising one either.
“Lupton told me he has wanted to serve since he was in the sixth grade,” said Lt. Col. John Weatherly, professor of military science at Arkansas State University.
“I believe in the ROTC program,” said Lupton. “I believe in my instructors, and the things they have already taught me. You can see how far I’ve already come even since graduating high school.”
Lupton said he was excited for his future in the program and is thankful for the financial support so he can obtain a robust liberal arts education while he is at it.
He is also on the Lyon College wrestling team, so he plans to have a busy college career ahead of him. The financial support is valued at approximately $129,000.
Image: Lyon College
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