In February, Rhea County schools focused on the character trait of citizenship. As part of that focus, fifth-grade students at Spring City Elementary School had the opportunity to learn from the Rhea County High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) about ways they can demonstrate citizenship. Sgt. 1st Class Paul Harris spoke to the fifth-grade students at SCES, teaching them about flag etiquette, service, leadership, JROTC and military opportunities. Harris brought with him Cadet Command Sgt. Maj. Phoenix Boudreau, Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Combs, Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Chandler Elsea, Cadet 1st Sgt. Thomas Levi, Cadet Sgt. Jason Schalk, and Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Jared Wilson. The cadets demonstrated the proper ways to handle, unfurl and fold the American flag.

The fifth-grade students at SCES are responsible for raising and lowering the American flag, the Tennessee flag and the TVA flag every day. They have been practicing citizenship by participating in this leadership role and by saying the morning announcements at their school.