[436] MTSU Female Cadets Prove Fastest In Tough 'Best Ranger' Competition

For Release: April 22, 2011
Contact: Tom Tozer, 615-898-2919

MTSU FEMALE CADETS PROVE FASTEST IN TOUGH ‘BEST RANGER’ COMPETITION

MURFREESBORO—A female ROTC cadet team from Middle Tennessee State University proved to be the fastest in the “Best Ranger” competition among teams from 11 universities. The event took place last weekend at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Junior Kimberly Isham, from Evansville, Ind., and Senior Kelsey Kirby, from Goodlettsville, Tenn., endured the rigors of a physical fitness test, a rope bridge, hand-grenade assault course, land navigation/orienteering, rifle marksmanship and patrolling, all culminating in a 10K march through Mt. Airy Forest. The day began at 5:30 a.m. and ended at 10 p.m.
The event is organized and run entirely by the Xavier ROTC Cadets with oversight from the Military Science Cadre. The competition serves as a training ground for aspiring Army officers. The “Best Ranger” competition is in its 12 year.


Founded in 1911, Middle Tennessee State University is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution located in Murfreesboro and is the state’s largest public undergraduate institution. In September 2011, MTSU will celebrate its 100th year anniversary with special events and activities throughout the year—kicked off by a Blue-Tie Centennial Gala on Friday, Sept. 9.

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