2025 WHS graduate, Cody Weatherspoon, was invited to speak at the Arkansas Applied Campaign Kickoff Event at the State Capitol Thursday morning. He shared about his decision to enlist with the Arkansas Army National Guard and his choice to attend Arkansas State University after basic training. He also explained how Ms. Lex helped him with the decision-making process throughout his senior year.
Cody was one of three students that was selected state-wide to speak at the event. Arkansas officials, such as Arkansas State Senator Jane English, Army National Guard Recruiting Commander Eric Scarborough, and Assistant Director for the Division of Career and Technical Education, Dr. Sonja-Wright McMurray, attended the program as well. State officials spoke about how the Arkansas Applied Campaign encourages students to “Enlist, Enroll, and Employ,” further emphasizing the importance of the College and Career Coach Program in Arkansas.
