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”.

Second Semester Uniform Wear

WOW! We keep breaking our own records. This is tooooo much; I do not know how we can beat this RECORD. Logistics Cadets are truly amazing.

27 January 2010

100% Uniform Wear and fitted, to include our Reserve Corp.

Changing of Command 2009-2010

As first semester came to an end and second semester is in full swing, changes are being made with classes and friends. While all this is going on, SC-932 is having a change of its own.

After a semester of hard work and preparation for this semester, our first semester honors flight is "passing the torch" to second semester's honors flight. With two ceremonies, a lot of community service, and an External Inspection under their belts they have set the standard for the new honors flight, SC-932 wants to thank them and congratulate them on their hard work last semester.

As well as thanking them, we would like to also welcome our new honors flight to their positions. We are expecting outstanding work from them. We welcome them and wish them good luck.

Thank You C/ Col. Micheal Gravel and C/ Lt. Col. Jacinda Kinnunen for their work as Wing Commander and Vice Wing Commander!

Welcome C/ Col. Jennifer Johnsen and C/ Lt. Col. Trent Morgan for what they are going to do as our NEW wing Commander and Vice wing Commander!

DUNCAN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE

Duncan’s Annual Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, December 12th. The event had its start at James F. Byrnes High School’s parking lot and it was filled with fire trucks, the Spartanburg Sheriffs Department, old “Hillbilly Clan” vehicles, students and band members, JROTC cadets, and many more volunteers and participants. The parade started at ten o’clock and lasted over an hour. The massive line of participants started walking from Byrnes through the town of Duncan. Duncan citizens and visitors lined the sides of the roads as the watch the incredible display of participants.

After the parade was over our cadets returned to BHS for some much needed refreshment!

TOP PERFORMERS

The "Top Performers" award is a Headquarters, AFJROTC award presented to a maximum of 2% of the cadet corps. Out of 400 cadets, 8 were presented with the "Top Performers" ribbon on 23 Nov. by Col. Wade H. Williford. These cadets received this award for their performance in the following key areas: Leadership and Job Performance, Leadership Qualities, Academic Performance, Significant Self-improvement, Community Involvement, and other Accomplishments. The following cadets were presented the award:

C/Col. Jennifer Johnson

C/Lt. Col. Joseph Rose

C/Maj. Bruce Chumley

C/Capt. Sarah Sill

C/CMSgt. Ashely Cross

C/CMSgt. Wesley Kennedy

C/SMSgt. Ernie Roy

C/TSgt. Ashton Peterson

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THESE CADETS!!

CONGRATULATIONS SC-932!!!

23 November 2009, SC-932 was visited by a very special guest. Col. Wade H. Williford came to James F. Byrnes to give SC-932 its External Inspection it must receive every 3 years. He spent all day inspecting our procedures, records, curriculum, and instructors. He also gave out Top Performer awards to the top 2% of the cadet corps. After meeting with many members of BHS and BFA staff, and many cadets in the corps, Col. Williford was ready to give feedback of his visit to the Administration.

EXCEEDED STANDARDS IN ALL CATEGORIES!

OUTSTANDING JOB SC-932!!