One of Natchitoches’ own is honorary captain at football game

  • Lieutenant Colonel John Hatley, a 2004 graduate of NSU, was honored as guest captain at the Nov. 16 football game. From left are the honoree’s son Eric, wife Dr. Sylwia Hatley, LTC Hatley and LTC Joshua Drake, head of NSU’s Department of Military Science.
    Lieutenant Colonel John Hatley, a 2004 graduate of NSU, was honored as guest captain at the Nov. 16 football game. From left are the honoree’s son Eric, wife Dr. Sylwia Hatley, LTC Hatley and LTC Joshua Drake, head of NSU’s Department of Military Science.

    In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University recognized the military service of Lieutenant Colonel John Hatley during its Military Appreciation football game Nov. 16.

    Born in Shreveport, LTC Hatley grew up in Natchitoches and attended Northwestern State University. A member of Theta Chi Fraternity, he was selected NSU’s Greek Ma…