SevenTH RECIPIENT OF ALLEN-LEE HONORS
Austin Shelton
JULY 29, 2018
From left, Col. Arthur Davenport, looks on as Austin Shelton is being presented the Allen-Lee Honors certificate from Rev. Michael McFarlin on behalf of the congregation of Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church. Austin's recognition is for the leadership he has shown and will continue to provide the U.S. Air Force JROTC at Newnan High School
Austin Shelton, a member of Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, has been named the Group Commander of the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) at Newnan High School for the 2018-2019 school term. Austin has been an active participant in the Newnan High JROTC program since his freshman year. His leadership and dedication to the program were factors in his selection for this position. In recognition of his achievement, the congregation of Allen-Lee has named Austin as its seventh recipient of Allen-Lee Honors. Col. Arthur Davenport, who leads the NHS JROTC program, spoke during the presentation, characterizing Austin as a true cowboy, the kind of cowboy he as a child had always hoped to meet. In addition to JROTC, Austin is also active with 4-H, showing horses, and competing in rodeos. Austin's strength of mind, body, and spirit exemplifies the qualities the JROTC program seeks to instill in students. Presenting the certificate on behalf of the church was Rev. Michael McFarlin, pastor.