KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Mayde Creek High School senior Jamaya Jones received the prestigious Bobby R. Smith USS San Jacinto Scholarship from the Sam Houston Chapter during a recent ceremony in Katy, Texas.
Jones, a graduating NJROTC cadet in Katy ISD’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program, will continue her education at the University of Houston this fall. Her mother and Senior Naval Science Instructor Cmdr. Elvis Mikel, USN (Ret.), attended the military scholarship presentation.
“We wish Cadet Jones the best and much success as she carries forward the best traditions and responsibilities bestowed upon her by the NJROTC,” chapter officials said…