On Thursday, October 29th, the Mattoon Greenwave JROTC Battalion embarked on its annual Staff Ride, traveling to the historic Cahokia Mounds for an immersive day of learning and exploration.
It turned out to be a beautiful day for the cadets to walk the historic grounds, explore the history and geography of Illinois, and hike to the top of Monks Mound, where everyone enjoyed a stunning view of downtown St. Louis in the distance.
Beyond learning about the history and geography of the site, cadets had the opportunity to learn about and experience Chunkey, a traditional Indigenous game. They explored the history of the game and tried their hand at throwing javelins at a rolling stone target!
The annual Staff Ride proved to be a memorable day of hands-on learning, leadership development, and battalion camaraderie. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who helped make this trip a wonderful success!
