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

Civil Air Patrol Flights Resume

Get ready for the fun to begin.

New Downloads Tab

Here are the AY 2011-12 documents for SC-932. They can be downloaded through the following links or on our new Downloads tab at the top of the page.

-SC-932 Website Team

Cadet Handbook

AY 2011-12 Unit Manning Document

BHS Promotion Form Sample

BFA Promotion Form Sample

AS I Syllabus

AS II-IV Syllabus

Honors Flight Syllabus

Cadet Officer Leadership School--Experience of a life time

SC-932 completed another successful leadership school at Newberry College COLS (5-11 June). We brought 18 Basic Cadets and 5 Cadet Leaders:

Ashton Peterson Group Commander
Ethan Owens Adjutant Officer
Amber Somero Staff Cadre Officer (Color Guard)
Walter Hughes Bravo Flight Commander
Erin Pennell Bravo Flight Commander

Basic Graduates:
Sydney Brandon 1st Place in Personnel Inspections and 1st Place in Room Inspections
Rosa Chavez
Shannon Henderson
Bailey Lawler
Danielle Rice
Lea Richter F-Flight Top Performer
Katelyn Targouski
Amanda Tuten
Kayla Wilber Tied 2nd Place Drill Evaluation
Olivia Williamson 1st Place Drill Evaluation
Tristan Arrowood
Zachary Ballenger
Joshua Childs
William Fortner
Robert Harley
Gavin Moore
Ryan Houseman C-Flight Top Performer and Tied 2nd Place Drill Evaluation
Bryson Lee

C-Flight received Outstanding Flight led by SMSgt Sparkman.

Washington D.C. Trip is a Great Success

Sunday night, 50 cadets and chaperones returned home from an excellent trip to our nation's capital, as well as a couple of other fun places.

They left Byrnes on Wednesday for a 10 hour bus ride to arrive at the hotel later that night.

The next day, the cadets enjoyed tours of the Naval Academy as well as the Maryland State capital. That night they took in the sites and great food of Baltimore Harbor.

The following morning, they walked around at Arlington cemetery, after a quick stop at the Air Force Memorial, and were lucky enough to catch the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

After that, the cadets split into separate groups. One group went to tour the museums along Lafayette Park and the other group went on the legendary "Death March" around D.C. to see the monuments and memorials.

And finally, on Saturday, the trip ended with a fun day of rides and amusement at Kings Dominion in Virginia. Then they woke up early Sunday morning to have a long, tiring, yet fun bus ride home.

When they returned home Sunday everyone was excited and tired from all the fun on this trip. Washington D.C. was a great place full of history, fun, and now, memories for SC-932.

Military Ball 2011

This year's military ball was a success and Byrnes SC-932 would like to recognize the people responsible for making the event possible. All the instructors were present including MSgt Outram and Col. Keen. Col. Keen was presented with one of our unit's guide ons by SMSgt Sparkman. Cadets of all ages worked together to for the military ball committee. They arrived at the USC Upstate Readiness Center hours early to prepare and set up for a great night of music and dancing.

Cadets enjoyed themselves with the luxuries of two chocolate fountains, appetizers, and just being with their friends. There were also a few line dances, the crowning of the king and queen, the grogg bowl, as well as special guest appearances. The night was a huge success and all cadets are looking forward to planning for next year's ball.

Honors Flight Prepares for a Night "Under the Sea"

Cadets of Honors Flight are beginning to make the most of their week as they get creative with this years military ball decorations. They have spent the majority of their class time printing sea creature designs off the internet and then drawing them onto cardboard.

These designs are then being cut out and transformed into exotic fish, seaweed, sea creatures, and other ocean marine life. They will later be transported to the USC Upstate Readiness Center to be set up for March 19th.

Cadet Ernie Roy cannot hide his excitement as he was finally able to create a sea horse.

Cadets Angelica Landaverde and Courtney Profera are hard at work cutting out small fish designs. These desgins were later painted a deep green color.

Middle School Recruitment

On January 5th and 6th, our 2nd Semester Honors Flight went to both of District 5's middle schools, D.R. Hill and Florence Chapel, for recruiting visits. The purpose of the recruiting visits were to recruit new cadets interested in our corp for the upcoming year. We went over many aspects of the program to the students, such as how cadets develop leadership through our program. We also talked about our field trips, community service, CAP flights, ground school, and visits to Ashlan Village. Also we explained how JROTC counts as a PE credit because of health and wellness curriculum. The Honors Flight did an outstanding job at getting students excited and informed about the program, and we hope they will be encouraged to join SC-932.

SC-932 Welcomes Back An Old Friend!

With Col. Keen leaving, SC-932 needed a SASI to fill in until a replacement could be hired. So Mr. Rogers called someone very familiar to our unit to come help. Chief Master Sergeant Alford came to fill the position. Chief Alford was one of the founding instructors of SC-932 back in 1993 when Col. Pittman and Chief Alford started AFJROTC at Byrnes. He instructed here until 19__ and then retired. He was asked to come back in 2003-2004 and then agian for the second half of the 2007-2008 year. Now he has returned again to offer all the support he can for our program. He is our SASI and will keep things going smoothly here at SC-932. We want thank him and welcome him back to SC-932 and Byrnes High School.

Millitary Ball "Under the Sea"

James F. Byrnes JROTC 18th Annual Military Ball

The Military Ball is an AFJROTC tradition that cadets love to participate in every year. There will be fun, food, and loads of dancing. For freshman and sophomores the Military Ball is the only dancing opportunity available. Tickets are $35 this year, they run out fast so get them while they last. The ticket not only gets you in the ball, but also a 5X7 portrait of you and your date, and a Military Ball coin showing the theme. The tickets are limited so get them fast!!

The Event starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 11 pm
The Theme this year is
“Under the Sea”
Ticket sales begin February 11, 2011
Please Contact:
Chief Alford or Chief Ippolito
949-2364

Back to Ashlan Village. "BINGO!"

Honors Flight returns to Ashlan Village again this semester to spend some quality time with the residents. They have been enjoying the BINGO games, especially seeing the excitement on the faces when they obtain BINGO.

Honors Flight has also had some fun in the Alzhiemer's unit singing Karaoke with residents. They sing some fun classics such as "Hound Dog" by Elvis, some more recent hits such as "Beat It" by Michael Jackson.

Watching them sing along or just clap is what makes singing worth while. Honors Flight has enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to getting to go back every week.

FORWARD HARCH! 2nd Semester Gets a Start on Drill.

Second Semester is off to a great start for AFJROTC. Even with a complete week of snow days, we have kept up the pace and are getting started with marching.

Each cadet is excited as they get to be a part of the flight as well as get their chance to lead the flight on thier own. We are looking forward to a lot of fun and progress as we do even more marching this semester. Check back often to see how the improvements are developing.

Help Wanted! Cadet Position Available

If you enjoy viewing this blog, have an interest in working with computers, and are a current Junior or Sophomore returning to the AFJROTC program next year then this post is for you.

Description:

We need one Junior and one Sophomore cadet to begin training to work on the SC-932 blog with the intent of taking over next year. You will learn to post all types of information to the site via video, pictures, and just plain articles. You will learn the processes of writing, editing, and getting a post approved for posting.

If you are interested in this job, then you need to contact CMSgt. Ippolito or C/Lt. Col. Alonzo Atkins.

Finished Up 2010 with CAP Flights

17 Cadets were lucky enough to fly with Greenville CAP during the month of December. As promised by cadets (pictures) none came through. So we can only image the fun they all had--maybe we can hear some stories in the new year.

First Semester COMPLETE--What's Next

January 4, 2011 brings in the new year and new semester. We will be starting the new semester with some suspense's and important dates for the cadets.

1. Permission Slips, Health Forms, E2C Forms, Transportation Forms, Cadet Information Form Due by 7 January
2. 1st Uniform Wear 25 January BHS (Uniform Pictures) BHS Open House
3. 1st Uniform Wear 26 January BFA (Uniform Pictures)
4. ASVAB Test 8 February
5. Military Ball 19 March @ USC Upstate ANG Readiness Center
6. Spring Field Trip 6-10 April
7. JROTC Annual Awards Ceremony 5 May
8. Last Uniform Wear 11 May