Parrish Keyon Gary, a 2010 graduate of Polk County High School, graduated on March 4 from RTC Naval Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., as a United States Sailor.

Parrish was a part of the Elite Staff Division 915, the top graduation division. The division graduated C.N.O. Gold.

Parrish was also a member of the Naval Honor Guard, where he performed at his ceremonies. He received a medal in sharp shooting while in basic training.

Gary will be attending “A” School in Pensacola, Fla. He will remain in Pensacola for “C” school, where he will be trained as an IT specialist.

Gary is the son of Gary Booker and Gavrick and Nikki Carson.