Benton High School alumnus shares military experience, career opportunities with seniors

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Jay Elledge, a Benton High School alumnus and military retiree, recently visited with students in JROTC, College 101 and credit recovery classes to share his experiences in the Air Force and talk about career opportunities in the military. 

Elledge served as Benton’s student body president in 2003 and went on to spend more than 20 years in the Air Force. 

For senior Rhiannon Penland, the visit offered a closer look at a career path she had already been considering.  

Her interest in the military initially grew out of her interests in the medical and counseling fields. 

“They have taught me that they need basically anything; you know, there’s always a job opportunity or something in the military and I would love to help out in some form,” she said.  

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