| Battalion Picnic | | | There will be a Battalion Picnic on Saturday, May 30th at Kings Dominion. The cost is $35 (does not include food so be sure to bring extra money). Money needs to be turned in to Captain or Senior Chief by THURSDAY, May 28th. We will be mustering at the school at 0715 and plan to leave shortly after 0730, please do not be late if you are attending (wear your ROTC tshirt!). If you are bringing your family you must ride to Kings Dominion with your family (there are not enough seats on the bus for everyone's family) we ask that you still meet at the school at 0715 so that you can be put on the muster sheet. If you know you are attending FOR SURE please make sure to sign up on the muster sheet in ROTC spaces to reserve your spot on the bus. While at Kings Dominion, cadets will be responsible for checking in with their assigned cadet officer so it is suggested that cadets bring a cell phone. Cadets are reminded to exhibit professional and polite behavior as they are representing OPNJROTC. If you have any questions please feel free to ask any of the cadet staff members, Captain Porter or Senior Chief Oaks. | |
| Upcoming Battalion Events | | UPCOMING EVENTS
COLOR GUARD ON SUNDAY, MAY 24 @ Brentsville AOM TUESDAY, MAY 26 ACM WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 BATTALION PICNIC AT KINGS DOMINION, SATURDAY, MAY 30 -SIGN UP ON MUSTER SHEET IN ROTC, (about $50) AOM MONDAY, JUNE 1 DR. KELLY LEADERSHIP AWARDS TUESDAY, JUNE 2 TEACHER RETIREMENT CEREMONY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 (ROTC TSHIRT) ACM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY, JUNE 7 GRADUATION CEREMONY COLOR GUARD FRIDAY, JUNE 12 OPNJROTC CAR WASH @ BP BY MANASSAS MALL SUNDAY, JULY 26 | |
| Birmingham Green 5/14/09 | | Outstanding Job for all of the cadets that attended the Senior Prom at Birmingham Green Nursing Home. Job Well Done
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| Balls Bluff Orienteering | | Congratulations to our Orienteering Team. They attended the Balls Bluff Competition at Balls Bluff battlefield. 1st Place in White Course 3rd Place Overall in White Course 3rd Place Overall in Yellow Course 2nd Place Overall in Orange Course 3rd Place Overall in the Entire Competition Great Job!!!
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| CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY | | | The Change of Command Ceremony is on May 20th. This is a mandatory event for all cadets. This ceremony is to recognize both the old and new cadet leadership. The Change of Command Ceremony will also serve as the final uniform inspection. Cadets need to arrive AT 1730. Blue Company will assemble on the cafeteria side of the school and Gold Company will assemble on the front entrance side of the school. Please bring a food dish that can at least feed your family, if not more. Parents, friends, and family are encouraged to come! | |
| Garfield Athletic Meet | | | Our Athletics team traveled to Garfiled High School to compete in a Joint Service Athletics Meet. Our team placed second overall. JOB WELL DONE to all of the cadets who attended. | |
| Upcoming Events/News | | ALL OFFICERS FOR BOTH THE OLD AND NEW STAFF NEED TO ATTEND THE AOM ON MONDAY, MAY 18th.
THERE IS A CADET OF THE MONTH BOARD ON MONDAY, MAY 18th. THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS (BOTH NEW AND OLD STAFF) NEED TO ATTEND: BCO, BXO, BMCPO, OPS, ADM, SUP, Company COs
CHANGE OF COMMAND PRACTICIES: May 13, 14, 19, and there will be a run through on the 20th right after school. Meet in the auditorium at 1410.
SENIORS: Get all of your uniform parts together to be turned in after the Change of Command Ceremony.
TO THE OLD STAFF: Schedule a time after school with your replacement to show him/her how to do your job. If you have not already made a pass along book, be sure to do so.
Color Guard Events: 2 on Memorial Day and 2 on June 3rd.
SUMMER EVENTS: Leadership Academy, Sail Academy, CAR WASH FUNDRAISER ON JULY 26th!! (@ the BP by Manassas Mall--off of Sudley Road). | |
| SATURDAY MAY 9th | | THE ANNAPOLIS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
However, we still need cadets to participate in the Garfield Athletic Meet. We will muster at the school at 0715. Those of you who were planning on going to the softball tournament should plan to go to Garfield. The meet should end at 1200. Sign up on the muster sheet in ROTC spaces! | |
2009-2010 Chain of Command | | Congratulations to the following cadets who were selected to be part of the 2009-2010 cadet staff!
Battalion Commanding Officer: Kelsey Des Battalion Executive Officer: Rachel Parsons Battalion Command Master Chief: Brandon Wirtz
Gold Company Commanding Officer: Kelly Keys Gold Company Executive Officer: Zach Burnette Gold Company Senior Chief Petty Officer: Trevor Green
Blue Company Commanding Officer: Jacob Emo Blue Company Executive Officer: Eric Ray Blue Company Senior Chief Petty Officer: Josh Zuza
Operations Officer: Sandra Rodriguez -Operations Chief: John Morrison Drill Team Commander: Matt Stannard Color Guard Commander: Daniel Arango Exhibition Team Commander: Christian Noel Orienteering Team Commander: Joey Duplessis Academic Team Commander: Jeriko Mafnas Air Rifle Team Commander: Eric Chowning Athletics Team Commander: Tyler Mankin Training Officer: Bridget Burner -Training Chief: Amanda Potvin
Administrative Officer: Garron Haun -Administrative Chief: Lauren Andres Public Affairs Officer: Christopher Moore -Public Affairs Chief: Marshall Schumaker Personnel Officer: April Thompson -Personnel Chief: Caroll Ann Burner Recruiting Officer: Michaela Cotton -Recruiting Chief: Wesley Stever
Supply Officer: Sarah Griffin Assistant Supply Officer: Ryan Libby -Supply Chief: Austin Smith -Ordinance Chief: Brandon Humphries
Other Supply Petty Officer billets are still available. If you are interested in applying for one, please see C/Griffin for an interview time/date. | |
| Upcoming Events for May 2009 | | MAY 2nd: JAZZ FESTIVAL SET UP @ HARRIS PAVILION 1000-1400 AIR RILFE MEET IN CHARLOTSVILLE
MAY 4th: MANDATORY AOM (OFFICERS ONLY) TO DISCUSS 09-10 STAFF PASS ALONG BOOKS DUE (FOR OFFICERS ONLY)
MAY 9th: ANNAPOLIS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GARFIELD ATHLETIC MEET
MAY 20th: CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
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| CASA RETRO DANCE | | | CASA is holding a Retro Dance fundraiser to help abused and neglected children on Saturday, April 25th. We will be helping run the event (similar to what we did for Evening Under the Stars). In order for this to be successful, our unit needs everyone to help and participate. Set up starts at 1400 (meet at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas) and arrive at 1900 for the actual event. If you signed up for security, arrive in Summer Blues Uniform and if you signed up for food, arrive in your ROTC tshirt. We also need cadets to stay to help clean up. | |
| Freedom Museum Color Guard | | | Congratulations to the color guard members who competed in the Freedom Museum color guard competition. Our color guard placed third in the competition. Job Well Done! | |
| UNIFORM CHANGE | | | REMINDER: Starting on April 15th/16th we will now be wearing the Summer Blues Uniform for inspections. | |
BOWIE REGIONAL MEET | | THE DRILL, ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC TEAMS HAD AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE BOWIE REGIONAL MEET. The teams won a total of 13 trophies and 3 cadets won individual awards for academic performance. 2nd Place Overall for Academics 2nd Place Broad Jump 3rd Place Australian Trolley 4th Place 16 X 100 2nd place 8 X 200 3rd Place Overall for Athletics 4th Place Unit Personel Inspection (UPI) 2nd Place Unarmed Drill 4th Place Armed Drill 3rd Place Armed Exhibition 1st Place Color Guard 3rd Place Overall for Drill 2nd Place Overall Performance for the Meet!
JOB WELL DONE! THIS HAS BEEN OUR UNIT'S BEST PERFORMANCE AT BOWIE!! | |
| PT TEST | | | There will be a PT test on Monday March 30th and Tuesday March 31st (Depending on which day you have the class). | |
| UPCOMING ROTC EVENTS | | Check the calendar for upcomng NJROTC events (Volleyball Tournament, Bowie Drill/Athletic Meet, March of Dimes, CASA Retro Dance, Softball Tournament, LaPlata Orienteering Meet, Change of Command, and more!) We need everyone to participate!
Also, on May 2nd, there is a Jazz Festival that we will help run. On May 23rd (from 1230-1630), the Leadership Seminar Class will be hosting a car show in the Junior Parking Lot. The car show will serve as a fundraiser for the auto-tech and NJROTC programs. More information will be posted on what we need to do to help the Leadership class and to help run the event at a later date. | |
| UNIFORM OF THE DAY FOR 3/4 and 3/5 | | REMINDER: If you have uniform day tomorrow, 3/4 (blue day) or 3/5 (gold day), be sure to wear WINTER WORKING even if there is some kind of delay in the morning. If another snow day should happen the uniform dates will be moved to 3/5 and 3/6. | |
| MILITARY BALL 09 | | | Thanks to all of the cadets and guests who attended the 16th annual Military Ball. We had a great turnout and everyone enjoyed themselves. Special thanks to C/ENS Rodriguez who coordinated major planning aspects of the event and setup! For those of you who took pictures, information on how to purchase them will be posted in the near future. | |
| Military Ball | | | The 2009 Military Ball will be held on February 28 from 1830-2330 at the VFW Hall (14631 Miniville Rd, 22173 Dale City). Tickets will go on sale Feb 9: $10 a ticket. THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS IS THURSDAY, FEB 26. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. See C/LT Dees for tickets. If you are on the fundraiser list (raised at least $100) you should see C/LT Dees to recieve your two free tickets. All male cadets are expected to arrive in full winter blues/service dress uniform. Female cadets may wear either their uniform or a dress (dress must be AT LEAST to the knee--if you or your date arrive in inappropriate attire you will not be allowed in). Dinner will be served at the VFW hall and is included in your ticket purchase. | |
| King George Drill Meet | | | The drill team traveled to King George High School on Saturday, Feb 21 to compete in a drill meet. The team placed 3rd in the Unit Personnel Inspection (UPI). The team had a great overall performance and did an outstanding job! JOB WELL DONE DRILL TEAM! The drill team will be competing in the Bowie regional meet in April! | |
| ROTC WORKDAY | | There will be an ROTC workday on February 14th for all cadets who need to finish work in preparation for the upcoming Area 5 Inspection (on Feb 18th). ROTC IS OPENING AT 0830-0900. | |
| Cadet of the Month: January | | | Congratulations to the Cadet of the Month for the month of January, C/Morrison. Job Well Done! | |
| Cadet of the Month: December | | | Congratulations to the Cadet of the Month for the month of December, C/Bryant. Job Well Done! | |
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IMPORTANT AREA FIVE INFORMATION | | As stated in the official LOI from Area 5, ONLY THE CADET STAFF (BCO, BXO, MCPO, OPS, ADMIN, SUPP, Company COs, Company XOs, and Company SCPOs) AND COLOR GUARD ARE PERMITTED TO WEAR SDBs for the AREA FIVE INSPECTION, FEB 18th. All other cadets, (even if you are normally permitted to wear SDBs--including PCs) are to wear full Winter Blue Uniform with a Garrison cover. |
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