Semester Reflection

Throughout Fall of 2011, SC-932 has overcome many obstacles, achieved many goals, and continued to produce citizens of good character. Over the course of one semester, students have had the opportunity to plan ceremonies, participate in Drill Meets, hold community service efforts, and even take a trip to Dayton, Ohio. As 2011 becomes a memory, and we welcome 2012 with open arms, it is important to remember and celebrate the many accomplishments of our cadet corps.

From the beginning of summer, cadets were exceedingly eager to volunteer with the corps, participating in efforts ranging from moving thousands textbooks at the BHS Campus to volunteering with a local assisted living facility. After the school year began, our cadets welcomed a new instructor, Lt Col John Arias, and started the semester with several projects already in the midst. The cadets held an exceptional September 11th ceremony, a successful Veteran's day ceremony, and executed a well-though out plan to increase cadet retention.

Beginning with the corps' annual September 11th Ceremony, cadets planned three community-wide ceremonies that took the meaning 'cadet run' to an entirely new level. Cadets learned the importance of timeliness, organization and most importantly, communication. These ceremonies were a gleaming success, and an exceptional opportunity for the cadets to seize, with regards to the skills that could be reinforced through hands-on learning. Overall, the population of cadets had the opportunity to participate in countless community service projects, and even more school-wide endeavors.

In the eyes of SC-932, the fall semester has been a gleaming success, and has been a positive learning experience for both instructors and students.

2011 Golden Corral Veteran's Night

On Monday November 14, more than 30 SC-932 cadets had the unique privilege to meet and assist hundreds of veterans and their family members at the Golden Corral in uptown Spartanburg. Between 5pm and 9pm, veterans and their guests were allowed to enter for a complementary meal, as a means of thanking them for their countless acts of selfless service. Cadet duties ranged from escorting veterans into the building, to meeting disabled veterans and listening to their accounts of their own servitude. SC-932 cadets began eager to help the veterans and assist them throughout the night, and ended the night enriched by the words and actions of those who served their country. It is needless to say, that this event was an exceptional opportunity for those JROTC cadets who volunteered their time Monday evening.

WPAFB CIA Trip 2011

On October 27th, 30 cadets with 5 chaperons had the privilege of traveling to Dayton, Ohio for this semester's CIA Field Trip. Highlights of the trip included tours of the National Museum of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, a dinnder cruies, and of course a trip King's Island Amusement Park for some thrilling entertainment.

At the Air Force Museum, cadets were able to tour many retired presidential aircraft. SMSgt Sparkman had the joy of showing cadets the Air Force One plane.

While visiting Wright-Patterson, cadets had the unique opportunity to watch and learn how military training dogs are used in the Air Force. This was followed by an exciting demonstraton by the handlers and their dogs. Also, cadets were able to tour a C-17, and watched the demonstration of a practice military funeral by the WP AFB bas honor guard. Many of the men and women who worked on base spoke with cadets about their jobs and programs.

The experiences from this trip were unique and will be remembered by all cadets.

2011 Tiger Drill Meet Success

What a great day at the Clemson Tiger Drill Meet. Our team of 16 practiced hard and had a great attitude throughout the entire process. C/Major Wrennall did a fantastic job getting the team ready. Five events entered and two trophies--this was just part of the story as our unarmed element was excellent and with a little more practice--we'll get it next time. Our color guard was exceptional with a minor error which cost us--competition was intense. Congratulations to Cadet Olivia Williamson and Cadet Jesse Michael for their unbelievable IDR Armed competition 3rd Place finish. Also Cadet Williamson's Individual Armed Exhibition routine as she took 2nd place honors.

Hands on Survival

Survival Class creates solar still and within one day it produced about a pint of drinking water.

Homecoming

Homecoming is a week of exciting events including the homecoming games at all three lunches, decorating the floats, the canned food drive, and the dress up days. Although the AFJROTC Cadets are not really active in all of the activities throughout the week, they play a huge roll on Friday. The SC-932 Saber Team created a Saber Arch for the Homecoming contestants to walk through during the pep rally; however, this was just the start of the participation from the AFJROTC. After the pep rally, the AFJROTC Cadets led the parade with a five man color guard, the drill team, and other various cadets that marched behind them. When the homecoming game finally approached, the colorguard presented colors during the National Anthem. Speical teams then had another saber arch during halftime while the homecoming contestants walked through and the homecoming queen was announced.

Click Here to view footage from 2011 Homecoming!


c/Capt. Ashley Weldon

This Year's CIA Trip!

Cadets every year look forward to the Cadets in Action (CIA) trip. With such successful trips such as Washington and Chicago in recent years it's no wonder why they are so anxious to go. Our corps this year is heading for the great state of Ohio! To be more exact, Dayton, Ohio. Here we will visit the legendary Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where we will take a tour through their facilities and as cadets you will be given a look into how our Air Force works. We will also visit the National Air Force Museum, where we will take a tour through this facility and see our nation's air power history. With many other events planned, to which you'll have to find out about, this year's CIA trip looks to be one of the best in years!

C/Capt. Russell T. Carroll

A Day of Rememberance

The 9/11 Ceremony was a success for our unit thanks to all of the cadets that planned and participated in it. Firefighters, police officers, EMS Responders, and other public officials came to the ceremony to remember that fateful day in 2001. Thanks to Ms. Pat Monteith, for letting the Corps use the Freshman Acadmey, the cadets of SC-932 held the ceremony at the James F. Byrnes Freshman Acadmey. Cadet Col Ernie Roy led the ceremony, giving a great speech that reflected on the events of that day. Cadet Col Erin Pennell led the squadron by giving the commands to show the proper respect throughout the ceremony. The Byrnes High School Orchestra played an arrangement of songs to set the mood, while the cadets led by Cadet Command Cheif Kirstin McCraw laid a wreath at the bottom of the flag pole. Cadet Major Ashton Peterson and Cadet First Lieutenant Bryson Lee played Taps as the colorguard led by Cadet Major Alex Wrennall performed a Half Mast Ceremony.

To watch the video click here: http://www.ihigh.com/byrnes/broadcast_176591.html?silverlight=1

C/Captain Ashley Weldon