Ready in uniform, Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center (ESJCC) participated in the Annual Waterfest Parade in downtown Excelsior Springs. This was the first time since COVID that the center Naval ROTC Cadets have been available to participate in the parade. In addition, the Excelsior Springs Job Corps culinary students catered meals to all the musical performers during the weekend festival. This is the second year the culinary stars have provided this service and what a treat! Performers were served. “As a public-facing, community service organization, we are happy to reestablish our presence in the community,” said Commander Mark Rakestraw. “Participation in events, like our local parades, provides opportunities for our cadets to practice the leadership and teamwork skills we teach in class.” ESJCC culinary students, student volunteers and Junior Naval ROTC cadets ESJCC students are finally coming back to Waterfest in full force. While volunteer students will help set up the…