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The David N. Showalter Leadership Award
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Cadet Lieutenant Chance Carlson
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Commander Ben Middleton & Cadet Lt. Colonel Arianna Dildine
The Recipients of the 2008-2009 Showalter Leadership Award are Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Arianna Dildine of Sierra Vista and Cadet Lieutenant Chance Carlson of Apache Junction.  Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Dildine was the Commander of the "Fighting Colts" JROTC Battalion at Buena High School.  She passed the command to her successor at a change of command and awards ceremony on 30 April 2009.   Cadet Lieutenant Carlson was the Executive Officer of the Apache Junction High School Navy JROTC unit.  He passed his duties to his successor at a change of command and awards ceremony on 12 May 2009. 
 
     Originally established at Cochise College to assist sophomore history majors with their studies, the David N. Showalter Confederate History Scholarship program has been changed.  The award is now offered to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning and who have participated in the Junior ROTC program.  The requirements are as follows.
 
1. Demonstrated excellence while in a leadership position while enrolled in the Junior ROTC program.
2.  Maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
3.  Been accepted at an accredited institution of higher education.
4.  Demonstrated a well-rounded high school career:  i.e. participation in sports, drama, music, art or other extra-curricular activities.
 
The JROTC faculty will make the selection based upon the above criteria.  The award, consisting of a certificate or plaque and a one-time $250.00 stipend, will be presented at the annual JROTC Awards Banquet.
 
At this time, Buena High School in Sierra Vista has the only JROTC unit in Cochise County.  We are pleased that the Navy JROTC unit at Apache Junction High School has joined the program.  Other schools in Arizona with a JROTC unit are invited to participate. 
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Past Commander David N. Showalter & Mrs. Elizabeth Showalter

Camp 1710's leadership award is named in honor of Charter Member and Past Commander David N. Showalter.  Past Commander Showalter, a staunch supporter of education, our schools and the US Armed Forces, crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees on 30 March 2001.  He was not only an active member of the S.C.V. but a member of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, AMVETS, Veterans of Underage Military Service (VUMS) and the Association of the Iron Brigade.  He was a veteran of World War II and held the S.C.V. War Service medal.  His Confederate ancestors were Lt. Colonel Daniel Showalter, 4th Regiment, Arizona Brigade and 2nd Lt. John Henry Nealy, Co. F, 22nd Arkansas Infantry Regiment.  Mrs. Showalter was named the Arizona Division's Matron and continued her support of the Camp and the S.C.V.  She crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees on 10 August 2009.

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