Byrnes AFJROTC Cadets Concentrating on the Community

During the month of February, Byrnes AFJROTC cadets have already volunteered much of their time doing community service. On Wednesdays, Honors Flight visits Ashlan Village, a local assisted living facility. Both cadets and residents enjoy their time together whether playing bingo, putting on a show with the karaoke machine, or displaying their marching skills. The visits are the highlight of the week for residents and students alike. Recently, the Corps undertook a major school service project spreading mulch around the high school campus. Participants had fun beautifying the campus while ignoring the bitter cold weather. Two full truck-loads of mulch were delivered and spread that day, with another “Mulch Day” scheduled for later this week to finish the project. We would like to thank all cadets who have participated in community service this month!

“Remember the Hidden Night…”

This year the military ball will be much more “thrilling” than in years past. Last years military ball was exciting and fun…but this year, it will be heart pounding. The 2010 Military Ball is on the USC Upstate campus in the Army National Guard Readiness Center with registration beginning at 5:30 PM. The party starts at 6:00 PM and goes until 11:00 PM. The theme is crazier than ever--a masquerade ball! So, ladies and gentlemen make sure to wear your favorite mask. For men in uniform, a simple mask will be provided at the door. If you are creative, feel free to make your own personal mask. We will have fantastic and delicious food to eat. Ladies, you can still wear you beautiful formal Gowns or a Cocktail dress, but remember to make it a little jazzier or should I say “Masquerady”. Only 250 tickets are available, and sales begin 1 March and end 13 March. Maps will be provided with the purchase of your ticket. You do not want to miss out on this memorable experience of a life time.

BYRNES AFJROTC ACADEMIC TEAM “DC” BOUND!

Each year, HQ AFJROTC sponsors an "Academic Challenge", which is an on-line team competition held between competing AFJROTC units worldwide. The Challenge is divided into three competitions where cadets’ field SAT/ACT type questions ranging from math to English, and includes a bank of questions relating to current events. Only 16 of the competing 100 teams are selected as finalists to compete in the National Championship of the 2010 AF JROTC Academic Bowl at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC April 23-26, 2010. The James F. Byrnes team cruised their way through the first two levels and have been selected as one of the 16 finalists. Congratulations to the members of the Byrnes Academic Challenge team: Ashley Cross, Sarah Sill, Dominic Hargreaves, Logan Hood, Rachel Nowak, and Erin Pennell. SMSgt Sparkman will be leading the team in their quest to bring home the “Gold”.