Color Guard in Full Swing

Honor Guard is going great for SC-932's Flying Aces, as they keeping getting requested for more and more events. The Color Guard have performed at all the home games for the Byrnes Rebels football team, including the ones against Hilcrest and J.L. Mann. We also have the upcoming pleasure to perform at the Army Band's performance in the F.A.C. and are expecting even more exciting things like this to come.

Back From The Windy City!

October 6th, 2010 was an ordinary day for most BHS and BFA students, but for 48 select JROTC cadets it was the first day of an experience of a lifetime. They were heading out on a CIA trip to Chicago, Illinois.

With C/Col. Asheley Cross as the troop commander for the trip, everything was always in order and heads were always counted. Also, the 13 hour drive (including time change) was the perfect opportunity for upperclassmen and lowerclassmen to meet each other and make new friendships.

During this five day trip, the instructors planned several different activities for the cadets to enjoy. These activities included a tour of Depaul University, a personal tour of the Field Museum, a view from the Skydeck, a night on Navy Pier, a graduation ceremony at the Naval Base, an elegant dinner cruise, and finally a full day at Six Flags

Sunday we finally headed home from a fun, yet exhausting trip. Luckily everyone was able to sleep on the way home and those who didn't were very considerate of the ones who were. Also, even with exhaustion present every night the rooms were still kept tidy. Also, we had no problems with people breaking curfew. This was a very succesful trip, but we expect an even better one next semester.By C/Maj. Evalynn Barbare

Spartanburg International Festival

On October 2, 2010, SC-932 had the chance for 17 cadets, divided into morning and evening shifts to assist with the annual Spartanburg International Festival. This festival is a one day event celebrating all the different countries represented in the local area. Our cadets got the opportunity to help with the morning set-up and the evening clean-up as well helping with different booths throughout the day. Our cadets got to meet all kinds of people and learn about their culture through games, food, dance, crafts, clothing, and music. We even had some students who represented other countries/nationalities in the Parade of Nations. All the cadets had a blast and really loved learning so much about all the parts of the world that were represented in the Spartanburg area.

Mulching at BHS

Our 1st Semester cadets have been working hard this semester. They have had the chance to perform two school clean-ups and school mulching at BHS already this semester. The freshman cadets had the opportunity to come and help out and work with our other cadets, and they all did a fantastic job working together and performing this school service.

On 23 September, the cadets surpassed the unit record for mulch laid in a single day. Lt. Col. Keen was very pleased and is expecting us to out do ourselves even more this coming Thursday. So come prepared to work hard.

9-11 Ceremony, A Great Success

On Friday September 10, 2010, the cadet corps commemorated the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and paid tribute to our “First Responders”. The ceremony took place at the James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy, and was lauded as one of the most successful events hosted by the cadets, dwarfing past ceremonies in attendance and presentation. Cadet Colonel Ashley Cross narrated the ceremony, presenting a phenomenal speech that captivated the audience as she took us back to that tragic day when many lost their lives. To honor our First Responders, the Color Guard led by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Case presented a half-staff Ceremony accompanied by the playing of Taps by Cadet First Lieutenant Wesley Kennedy and Cadet Staff Sergeant Bryson Lee. Immediately following, Cadet Major Evalynn Barbare and Cadet Hailey Mitchem conducted the laying of a memorial wreath in honor of the First Responders who sacrificed their lives on “9-11”. After the program, those in attendance enjoyed refreshments with the cadets, and viewed a Memorial Video produced by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Alonzo Atkins. Mr. Rogers, Byrnes High School principal was so moved by the video that he incorporated it into the football half-time show that evening. We would like to thank everyone that came out to honor the fallen as well as the everyday heroes that keep us safe from day to day.

First Football Color Guard of 2010-2011 Year

The Honor Guard presented the colors for the first Byrnes home game of the year Friday, 10 September. It was one of the Honor Guard's top performances for the year (with even more to come).

The Honor Guard consisted of:

C/Lt. Col. Alonzo Atkins (Air Force Flag)

C/1Lt. Wesely Kennedy (Commander/ American Flag)

C/2Lt. Walter Hughes (State Flag)

C/SSgt. Shannon Henderson (Right Shoulder Rifle)

C/SSgt. Caroline Horner (Left Shoulder Rifle)

Backup:

C/SSgt. AJ Crosby

New Instructor!

For those of you don't already know, we have a new instructor in SC-932. MSgt Nusspickel is the newest member of our great team of instructors we have in SC-932 and will taking over where MSgt Outram left off. Since he is new to the corp and the school, we want you to have a chance to get to know him better, so we have some cool bits of information about MSgt Nusspickel to help you learn more about him.

Family: His wife Bobby is a British Police Officer, and he has a 7 month old son named Connor.
Fav. Food: Slice of Pizza, but not just any pizza. It has to be NY pizza he says.

Hobbies: American History, reading, golf, and his wife likes for them to travel.

Fav. Music: He really likes anything from the 80's.

Beach or Mountains?: He prefers the mountains during the fall and winter,

but the beach during the spring and summer.

Fav. military experience: Being in Cuba. He enjoyed being able to help

teach natives American History and taking care of the Cubans while

helping them come to America. He also had a lot of beach time. :)

Fav. Sport: Football. GO NY GIANTS!!

Fav. T.V. Show: Big Bang Theory

Fav. Movie: The Great Escape

What he would like to see while at SC-932: He would like to see every

cadet graduate and go to college, or any career goal they want to accomplish.

What he expects from the cadets of SC-932: Wants them to always

pay attention, get good grades, and respect everybody from teachers to

fellow students. Also he wants to see all the cadets stay motivated in all

that they do, whether in JROTC or in other challenges in life.

Program Forms Due

ATTENTION ALL FIRST SEMESTER CADETS!!!

Don't forget to fill out and return all of the required forms, given to you by your instructor, as soon as possible. They are due back to your instructor by Friday, 20 August.

The following forms are due:

Health Form

E2C Form

Contact Information Form

BFA Permission Slip

Encintive Flight (Byrnes Only, No BFA)

Ashlan Village (Honors Flight Only)