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TRIP TO QUANTICO, VIRGINIA
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On the morning of Monday, May 26th,
24 students in Harrison High Schools Marine Corps Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps were starting their summer
vacation with an early wake up. They were to leave the High
School at seven AM for an orientation trip to Quantico,
Virginia. Due to a slight transportation mix up, they departed
on their 13 hour trip at five PM and arrived in Quantico at
8:45AM on Tuesday, May 27th. After settling into their rooms
at Harper Hall, the cadets visited the National Museum of
Marine Corps History where they were able to see the second
flag raised on Iwo Jima, different planes that were once flown
in combat, and watch short movies about the Marine Corps and
how the different battles and wars they have fought in
affected themselves, the loved ones back home, and even the
economy.
The following day everyone ate a
light breakfast, they were headed to the Marine base in
Quantico to do some physical training. After splitting into
two groups and doing their daily stretches the cadets went for
a three mile run on an endurance trail. At the end of the run,
all of the cadets knew why the 'Yellow Brick Road' is held in
such high esteem, it was a section of the course painted
yellow that was rocky, rough, steep, and one heck of a
workout. After a half hour of sit ups, push ups, and jumping
jacks, the students ate chow and headed to the firing range.
On the range, everyone was instructed
on range safety, the first rule; 'Every weapon should be
treated as if it is loaded.' was drilled into their heads.
They were then split into different groups, the first group
took the firing line with their own coach (a member of the
Marine Corps Rifle Team) and shot M-16 A2's, the second group
headed down to the butts where they marked the targets being
shot at (the students were below the targets in a man made
dugout, to insure their safety). As a souvenir for their first
time on a Marine firing range, each cadet was allowed to take
home one casing from a round that had been shot. When the bus
full of students arrived back to their rooms, they were able
to hang out and relax in the rec. room where they could play
video games, watch television, and play an intense game of
pool.
Thursday was by far the most busy day
of the week. The first stop of the day took the well behaved
students and chaperone, Sue Cuvelier to the Arlington National
Cemetery. The group was able to witness the changing of guards
at the Tomb of the Unknowns, take a walk through the
'Custis-Lee Mansion' or Arlington House, and see the Eternal
Flame at former President, John F. Kennedy's grave. The next
stop was Washington D.C! Ten students were lucky enough to be
offered free tickets to go up in the Washington Monument. The
view was amazing and stretched approximately 30-40 miles out.
The next stop was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the students
had only ever seen 'The Wall' in photographs and were
surprised to see just how many people had given their lives to
ensure that we are safe. From there, the cadets followed Msgt.
Carlstrom and Maj. Spurlock to the Lincoln Memorial where they
saw the amazing Reflection Pool glittering in the afternoon
sun and the 175 ton, 19 ft. tall statue of our 16th President
Abraham Lincoln. The group also visited the Jefferson Memorial
and National World War II Memorial. The last stop of the day
was in front of the White House. Here, most of the students
came face to face with the first protestors they have ever
seen. The day ended with a time to relax around the pool and a
couple games of pool basketball and cards.
The 24 students, two teachers, and
chaperone all agreed that this whole experience was an amazing
one. For many, it was a first and maybe a last chance that was
worth the early morning wake ups and crazy room partners. The
trip was a total blow out and could not have gone any
smoother. From us to You...OohRah!
Cadet 1st Lt. Dorman
Amanda Dorman
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TOYS FOR TOTS BENEFIT BASKETBALL GAME!
On the first of December, Harrison High School
held its annual
Toys for
Tots
game. The high school faculty versed Marines who
traveled from the recruiting station in Lansing
Michigan. With the two teams head to head at half time,
Harrison's own Varsity and J.V Cheerleaders gathered all
of the children in the stands and sang Jingle Bells
together. At that note Mr. & Mrs. Clause made an
appearance and handed out goody bags to all of the good
boys and girls. There was also a pull up competition
put on by the Marines that took place. The game ended
in a Harrison Victory. All of the toys and money
collected is being donated to our local Toys for Tots
Foundation.
Cadet 2nd Lt. Dorman
Toys for
Tots
game is sponsored by:
Harrison Faculty, United States Marines, Harrison
Cheerleaders, Harrison JROTC, Harrison National Honor
Society and many local Harrison people!
This
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The 2007 Marine Corp Birthday Ball |
On the evening of the
eighth of November, the Harrison High School Marine
Corps J.R.O.T.C held
its annual Marine Corps Ball. This Ball was held to
celebrate the Marine Corps’ 232 Birthday, which occurred
on the 10th of November. The night's events
started off with our country's national anthem, a
reading of the Commandant's Message by Cadet Aaron
Mclearan, a memorandum video made by the Commandant of
the Marine Corps, and a guest speaker, former Marine and
Post Commander of VFW Post 1075, Mr. Rick Carothers.
Following these events was the cutting
of the beautiful birthday cake. The tradition of cutting
the cake is that the oldest Marine at the event eats the
first piece, and the second piece is eaten
by the youngest Marine. This year’s recipients of the
two pieces of cake were Mr. Rick Carothers and Cadet
Tiffany Shedron. After a wonderfully prepared meal and
some Kenny G. drifting throughout the air, all guests
and cadets were able to relax and visit with each other.
The ending to this perfect evening was everybody showing
off their best moves. The nights events went wonderfully
and could not have been planned out any better. Happy
Birthday Marine Corps!
Amanda Dorman |
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 DRILL COMPETITION AT
CAMP GRAYLING
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October 26th, 14 cadets from the Harrison High School
Marine Corps J.R.O.T.C's program traveled to Camp
Grayling. The students entered into a competition with
Navy R.O.T.C's from Flint Central, Ogemaw Heights, and
White Cloud. The competition consisted of a P.R.C., 50
question test over drill, orienteering spread, and a
Color Guard competition.
When first arriving at Camp
Grayling, cadets from Ogemaw Heights greeted the
contestants from Harrison and showed them to their
barracks where they bunked for the night. Starting the
evening events was a test. This test was made up of 50
questions about drill pulled right from the Marine Corps
J.R.O.T.C hand book. 10 cadets from each school were put
on an academic team to compete in this brain buster.
Following this bout was the
orienteering spread. Representing Harrison were 2
teams; team 1: A. Dorman, A. Bower, M. Torr, and C.
Carpenter. Team 2: D. Sexton, C. Dorman, R. Taylor, and
M. Renolds.
Running to the next event
was the P.R.C. The object was to get as many male
push-ups possible in 2 minutes, 1 minute later you
pushed yourself to the brink aiming for as many sit-ups
possible. After doing this, the teams competed in a
relay, every member had to run 50 yards and pass off the
baton to the person ahead of them.
The next morning everyone
was headed for West Branch where the Color Guard
competition took place. The LEI team was made up
of N. Avery, D. Heintzelman, T. Shedron, and T. Allen,
this team placed second out of four! The
upperclassmen color guard group consisted of R. Taylor,
C. Dorman, D. Sexton, and M. Torr, the team did a very
nice job.
Guiding all the cadets who
came for this experience was Master Sergeant Carlstrom
and Major Spurlock. This was a learning experience
for all the cadets and is already being looked forward
to for next fall!
Submitted by
Cadet 2nd Lt. Dorman
11/01/2007
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JROTC Add "Fall Cheer"
to the Community |
HCS JROTC Volunteer with Harrison Lions Club
to bring pride to Harrison store fronts.
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HONOR GUARD FOR
FALLEN SOLDIER FROM HARRISON,
CPL. TODD MOTLEY |
On Sept. 26th the JROTC was part of the
Honor Guard
lining the streets for the Funeral Procession
honoring Serviceman Motley.
Color Guard
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CADET ATTENDS MICH. FREEDOM ACADEMY
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On June 24th the JROTC program sent one cadet
to the Michigan Freedom Academy in Alpena. The VFW very
generously covered the cost for the cadet to go. At the
academy we were divided into flights or teams in which we
worked together to accomplish our goals. The counselors
taught us how to be more efficient leaders and how to work as
part of a team. We met the famous Tuskegee airmen who
talked about their ordeals during WWII. Then when the
airmen were getting ready for departure we went out onto the
flight line and saluted them as they rolled on by. The
delegates also went through a physical fitness challenge and
participated in laser tag, they went through a raft race that
consisted of their flight or team that lasted a little over an
hour as well. All the delegates went through a writing
contest and a speech contest too. In the end all the
delegates graduated and said goodbye to their new friends and
counselors as they heard towards home.
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