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30 November 2010 Cranston In This Issue: Cadre/Commander Corner Corps of Cadet News Cadet Achievements Blasts from the Past Team Updates Website: http://chse.cpsed.net/ Proceed to the Department Tab and then JROTC CHSE JROTC Leadership Elective Senior Army Instructor: LTC(Ret) John Murray Army Instructor: SGM (Ret) Gerald Thifault Address: Cranston High School East JROTC Program 899 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910 (401) 270-8469 (401) 270-8511 Fax We build Character & Leadership more. Progr appearance classroom. develop and themselves Corps of Cra and surpass s So o Ca a Th h Cranston H.S. East Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp T T h h u u n n d d e e r r b b o o l l t t B B a a t t t t a a a l N N e e w w s s l l e e t t t t e e r r n High School East JROTC Leadership Elective Dear Parents Your son or daughter has made a de Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Elective at Cranston East. The JROT intended to build character and deve high school youth. First and foremo classroom focused leadership electiv through the Association of Southern Secondly, it is an extremely robust e involving community service, service training, leadership labs, several com ram standards and cadre expectations for behavior, achie are extremely high. It’s not enough for a Cadet to just w Success requires involvement in all facets of the elective d demonstrate leadership potential. Simply put, Cadets g put into it. I look forward to an extremely productive an anston Cadets. Through hard work and commitment I kn n s s the mark set by their Cadet predecessors. John E. Murray Lieutenant Colonel, Aviation U.S. Army (Retired) Mentally, Physically, Emotionally Str o o Thunderbolt Battalion Comman I am Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sovattana Eang the 22 nd Corps of Cranston Cadets. I am looki and productive school year with my fellow Cad Thunderbolt Battalion is loaded with individual potential. So far this quarter, the Corps has c well as conducted several service projects incl coastline, school restoration, and our annual T o ovattana Eang a adet / Lieutenant Colonel h hunderbolt Battalion Commander (10-11) Page 1 ps JROTC a a l l l i i o o n n Volume 3, Number 1 ecision to participate in the s (JROTC) Leadership TC Program of Instruction is elop leadership ability in our ost, it is a curriculum based, ve with accreditation Colleges and Universities. extra-curricular program e learning, adventure mpetitive teams, and much evement, participation, and work and participate in the e along with a willingness to get out of JROTC what they nd fulfilling year for the 22 nd n now the Corps will achieve o ong nder g, Battalion Commander for ing forward to an exciting dets. This year the l talent and leadership climbed Mt. Monadnock as uding cleaning the RI Thanksgiving food drive.

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30 November 2010 Cranston

In This Issue:

• Cadre/Commander Corner

• Corps of Cadet News

• Cadet Achievements

• Blasts from the Past

• Team Updates

Website: http://chse.cpsed.net/ Proceed to the Department Tab and then JROTC

CHSE JROTC

Leadership Elective

Senior Army Instructor: LTC(Ret) John Murray Army Instructor: SGM (Ret) Gerald Thifault Address: Cranston High School East JROTC Program 899 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910 (401) 270-8469 (401) 270-8511 Fax

We build Character & Leadership

more. Program standards and cadre expectations for behavior, achievement, participation, and

appearance are extremely high. It’s not enough for

classroom.

develop and demonstrate

themselves put into it.

Corps of Cranston Cadets.

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Dear Parents

Your son or daughter has made a decision to participate in the

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

Elective at Cranston East. The JROTC

intended to build character and develop leadership

high school youth. First and foremost, it is a curriculum base

classroom focused leadership elective

through the Association of Southern Colleges and Universities.

Secondly, it is an extremely robust extra

involving community service, service learning, adventure

training, leadership labs, several competitive teams

Program standards and cadre expectations for behavior, achievement, participation, and

appearance are extremely high. It’s not enough for a Cadet to just work and participate

Success requires involvement in all facets of the elective along with a willingness to

and demonstrate leadership potential. Simply put, Cadets get out of JROTC what

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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC

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Volume 3, Number 1

decision to participate in the

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership

. The JROTC Program of Instruction is

to build character and develop leadership ability in our

youth. First and foremost, it is a curriculum based,

elective with accreditation

through the Association of Southern Colleges and Universities.

Secondly, it is an extremely robust extra-curricular program

involving community service, service learning, adventure

several competitive teams, and much

Program standards and cadre expectations for behavior, achievement, participation, and

work and participate in the

lective along with a willingness to

. Simply put, Cadets get out of JROTC what they

I look forward to an extremely productive and fulfilling year for the 22nd

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Thunderbolt Battalion Commander

I am Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sovattana Eang, Battalion Commander for I am looking forward to an exciting

with my fellow Cadets. This year the individual talent and leadership

the Corps has climbed Mt. Monadnock as well as conducted several service projects including cleaning the RI coastline, school restoration, and our annual Thanksgiving food drive.

Cranston East JROTC

2010-2011

Battalion Leadership

Battalion Commander C/LTC Sovattana Eang

HQ Commander

C/CPT Joseph Esposito

A Company Commander

C/CPT Colin Vidos

US Army Specialist Emmanuel Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sovattana Eang. The flag was flown over “Camp Delta” Joint Detention Group, Joint Task Forcehonor of the Cranston High School East “Thuncurrently serves with CIsland Army National Guardmember of member of the Cranston East Armed Exhibition Drill Team and helped a “National” Championship victory in 2005.

Cadets

Natalie Robbio, Blue Team led by Colin Vidos, and Green Team led by Joshua Davis. The Cadets followed the white dot trail up to the top of the mowhich is 3,195 feet high. Due to rainy weather conditions on the previous days,

Cranston Corps of Cadets News

US Army Specialist Emmanuel Avila-Medina presents a flag of the United States to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sovattana Eang. The flag was flown over “Camp Delta” Joint Detention Group, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on 24 July 2010 in honor of the Cranston High School East “Thunderbolt” Battalion. Specialist Avila

serves with C Company, 1st Battalion, 143 Infantry Island Army National Guard. During his deployment Specialist Avila member of the 115th Military Police Company. Specialist Avila is a former member of the Cranston East Armed Exhibition Drill Team and helped a “National” Championship victory in 2005.

Cadets Over Come Physical and M

to Conquer Mount Monadnock By C/SGT Christopher Rodas

On Saturday October 2, 2010, the Cranston High School East Thunderbolt Battalion departed from school at 5:30 AM to hike on Mount Monadnock, the third most internationally climbed mountain, located in New Hampshire. Once the cadets arrived to Mount Monadnock, they were divided into 4 groups: White Team led by Andrew Pion, Red Team led by

Natalie Robbio, Blue Team led by Colin Vidos, and Green Team led by Joshua Davis. The Cadets followed the white dot trail up to the top of the mowhich is 3,195 feet high. Due to rainy weather conditions on the previous days,

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orps of Cadets News

Medina presents a flag of the United States to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sovattana Eang. The flag was flown over “Camp Delta”

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on 24 July 2010 in derbolt” Battalion. Specialist Avila 43 Infantry (Airborne) of the Rhode

Specialist Avila served as a ist Avila is a former standout

member of the Cranston East Armed Exhibition Drill Team and helped lead the team to

Mental Hurdles

to Conquer Mount Monadnock Christopher Rodas

On Saturday October 2, 2010, the Cranston High School East Thunderbolt Battalion departed from school at 5:30 AM to hike on Mount Monadnock, the third most internationally climbed mountain, located in New Hampshire. Once

s arrived to Mount Monadnock, they were divided into 4 groups: White Team led by Andrew Pion, Red Team led by

Natalie Robbio, Blue Team led by Colin Vidos, and Green Team led by Joshua Davis. The Cadets followed the white dot trail up to the top of the mountain which is 3,195 feet high. Due to rainy weather conditions on the previous days,

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B Company Commander

C/CPT Daniel Curran

The Battalion Staff

Chief of Staff (XO)

C/MAJ Joselyn Alvizures

Adjutant (S1)

C/CPT William Naylor

S2

C/2LT Steven Capaldi

Cadets experienced very slippery condition above the tree line. Near the top of mountain, Cadets were able to see the Boston skyline in the distance. The Cadets spent two hours making their way to the top of the mountain where they posted the United States flag and ate lunch. They only stayed on the summit briefly due to the cold and windy weather conditions. During the descent, White Team, who had taken lead, became disoriented for fifteen minutes. As a result, the Corps of Cadets had to backtrack and find the main trail once again. By the time the Cadets had hiked to the bottom of the Mountain, many were sore and bruised. Seeing that the Cadets had hiked down faster than expected, LTC Murray looked at his watch and jokingly told the Cadets that we had plenty of time to climb the mountain; many groans were heard coming from the Cadets. The Cadets who successfully completed the hike will receive the “Adventure Training Ribbon.”

Cranston East Continues Keeping the RI

Coastline Clean By C/CPT Andy Le

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the Cadets of Cranston High School East JROTC leadership program once again took park in the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s annual International Costal Cleanup. The coastal cleanup was organized internationally by the Ocean Conservancy and locally by Audubon. The Cadets that volunteered for this event were led

by the senior class of Cadets. At the clean up location the Cadets were divided into two groups which then walked in opposite directions along their designated coastal area to pick up trash encountered along the shore. The groups then documented what they found by tallying up each piece of trash onto a log sheet that was provided to the volunteers by Audubon. The battalion picked up a total of one hundred and fifty pounds of trash that littered the Goddard State Park shoreline. The most significant pollutants Cadets found were plastic and styrofoam particles from marina dockage and fast food. This would seem to suggest that fast food vendors and boat owners should stop using styrofoam since it takes a long period of time to decompose and is a danger to wild life and our environment. At the end of the coastal clean-up, the “Thunderbolt” Battalion held a relay race on a sandy beach, adding additional fun to the trip.

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Operations Officer (S3) C/MAJ Andrew “The

Shoe” Pion

Supply Officer (S4)

C/CPT Kevin Pamorada

Public Affairs Officer

(S5) C/CPT Andy Le

S5 Editor In Chief

C/1LT Natalie Robbio

Changing of the Guard By C/CSM David Reis

Recently the Corps of Cadet’s Honor Guard under the direction of Cadet Command Sergeant Major David Reis assumed responsibility for the maintenance and up keep of the school’s two flag poles. Through private and JROTC donations, the Honor Guard Unit replaced old tattered flags with new ones. In addition, the Vietnam memorial flag pole now flies a POW flag, while the school’s main flag pole now flies a Rhode Island State flag.

Pictured above: C/CSM David Reis and C/CPT Dan Curran hang donated POW and Rhode Island State Flag marking the transfer of responsibility.

Veterans Day By C/SGM Emely Ramos

On Wednesday November 10, 2010 the senior JROTC Cadets were requested to participate in the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the RI Veterans Administration Medical Center. Every year, retired veterans and civilians get together and honor those who fought and served for our Nation. The senior

JROTC Cadets presented the colors and conducted a flag folding ceremony. Dignitaries on hand to observe the Cadets included; Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Elect David Cicilline, and Major General Robert Bray, Adjutant General of the RI National Guard. Pictured above: Major General Robert T. Bray posing with the senior class of JROTC Cadets.

S5 Senior Writer /

Photographer C/1LT Griselda Medina

Information Operations

Officer (S6) C/MAJ Joshua Davis

JROTC Cadets Help With School Face Lift

beautify the school and receive credit hours for the work, it seemed natural to participate in a project intended to improve thschool. The work and material was provided by the Forest Hills Nursery, D&D Irrigation, Central Irrigation Supply, Turf, Inc., Narragansett Improvement, Northeast Tree, and Lowe’s. Cranston East Army Corp of Cadets assisted some of the labor. The project took three days to finishthanks to the people who donated the supplies and provided the work to accomplish the task.

communitywe proudly collectedupcoming holiday season. Approximately 1,000 pounds of food items were donated.

Pictured above: MaSocial Servicessome of the food items collected.

JROTC Cadets Help With School Face LiftBy: C/MAJ Joselyn Alvizures

As participating memberReserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership have always been required to conduct community service and service learning for the course. This year, and students now have to complete community service towards their graduation requirements. So when the opportunity presented itself to both

beautify the school and receive credit hours for the work, it seemed natural to participate in a project intended to improve the landscaping in front of the school. The work and material was provided by the Forest Hills Nursery, D&D Irrigation, Central Irrigation Supply, Turf, Inc., Narragansett Improvement, Northeast Tree, and Lowe’s. Cranston East Army Corp of Cadets assisted some of the labor. The project took three days to finish and thanks to the people who donated the supplies and provided the work to accomplish the task.

Annual Thanksgiving Food DriveBy C/CPT Kevin Pamorada

Every year arounseason, the Cranston High School East Thunderbolt Battalion holds its annual Thanksgiving food drive. This year the collected food items wereCranston’s very own Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP). important to us that and food that went to benefit our own

community”, said Cadet Joselyn Alvizures. As a Corps of Cadets and school, we proudly collected this food to help stock CCAP’upcoming holiday season. Approximately 1,000 pounds of food items were

Pictured above: Mayor Fung, Superintendent Nero, Principal Kelly, and CCASocial Services Joanne Gregory pose with Section I of the freshman JROTC some of the food items collected.

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JROTC Cadets Help With School Face Lift C/MAJ Joselyn Alvizures

As participating members of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership Elective, Cadets have always been required to conduct community service and service learning

r the course. This year, both Cadets now have to complete

community service towards their graduation requirements. So when the opportunity presented itself to both

beautify the school and receive credit hours for the work, it seemed natural to e landscaping in front of the

school. The work and material was provided by the Forest Hills Nursery, D&D Irrigation, Central Irrigation Supply, Turf, Inc., Narragansett Improvement, Northeast Tree, and Lowe’s. Cranston East Army Corp of Cadets assisted with

and was very successful thanks to the people who donated the supplies and provided the work to

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Every year around the holiday season, the Cranston High School East Thunderbolt Battalion holds its annual Thanksgiving food drive. This year the collected food items were donated to Cranston’s very own Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP). “It was important to us that our efforts

that we helped collect went to benefit our own

. As a Corps of Cadets and school, ’s food pantry for the

upcoming holiday season. Approximately 1,000 pounds of food items were

, Principal Kelly, and CCAP Director of JROTC class to display

Battalion Senior Non-

Commissioned

Officers

Battalion Command

Sergeant Major C/CSM David Reis

Operations Sergeant

Major C/SGM Emely Ramos

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remember their four years. The JROTC Honor Guard PamoradaNational Anthem. At the end, the Cranston High School East girlbeat Classicalthey are going to the playsenior night. Pictured above: JROTC Cadets in the back ground while the lady bolts.

Congratulations to the following Cadets for

distinction. Their hard work and commitment to academic

achievement have earned them the United Command Honor Roll Medal.

Highest Honors:

High Honors:

Honors:

David Reis, Evan Brown, Ricardo Figueroa, Ondina Vasquez,

Corps Cadets Honor CHSE Women

Volleyball Seniors By C/1LT Jincy Phann (Girls Volleyball Team)

Wednesday October 27 was the last volleyball game for the seniors of Cranston High School Eastteam. They were surprised that over seventy JROTC Cadets, friends, and family and also Mayor Fung came together to cheer on the girl’s varsity volleyball team. Theunderclassmen on the team gave a heartwarming speech and a skit for the seniors to

remember their four years. The JROTC Honor Guard Pamorada presented our National Colors while Cadet National Anthem. At the end, the Cranston High School East girlbeat Classical High School 3-2. Their record is now 7-7 they are going to the play-offs. Hope the seniors had a wonderful time at their senior night.

Pictured above: JROTC Cadets in the back ground while Mayor Fung has his pictthe lady bolts.

Cadet Achievements

Battalion 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following Cadets for earning Honor Roll

distinction. Their hard work and commitment to academic

achievement have earned them the United States Army Cadet Command Honor Roll Medal.

Highest Honors: Melvin Morales

High Honors: Andy Le

Honors: Joselyn Alvizures, Joshua Davis, Sovattana Eang,

David Reis, Evan Brown, Ricardo Figueroa, Ondina Vasquez,

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CHSE Women

Jincy Phann (Girls Volleyball Team)

Wednesday October 27 was the last volleyball game for the seniors of Cranston High School East women’s volleyball

. They were surprised that over seventy JROTC Cadets, friends, and family and also Mayor Fung came together to cheer on the girl’s varsity volleyball team. The underclassmen on the team gave a heartwarming speech and a skit for the seniors to

remember their four years. The JROTC Honor Guard led by Cadet Kevin presented our National Colors while Cadet Roxie Parra sang the

National Anthem. At the end, the Cranston High School East girls’ varsity team and they are happy that

offs. Hope the seniors had a wonderful time at their

Fung has his picture taken with

Cadet Achievements

Quarter Honor Roll

earning Honor Roll

distinction. Their hard work and commitment to academic

States Army Cadet

Davis, Sovattana Eang,

David Reis, Evan Brown, Ricardo Figueroa, Ondina Vasquez,

Junior Reserve

Officer Training

Corps

JROTC

Working to

Motivate young men and women

to become better students and

citizens

Honors (Cont): Le, Jonathan Perkul,

Rose, Romeo Sarum, Adam Habershaw, Cris Carmela Sena, Peter Theilig

The following Cadets have earned

Cadet Joshua Davis to MajorCadet Steven Capaldi to Second Lieutenant

Cadet Nicholas Rose to Sergeant First ClassCadet Romeo Sarum to Sergeant First Class

Cadet Scott Marcinko to Sergeant First ClassCadet Melvin Morales to SergCadet Markirys “Mickey” Aracena to Staff Sergeant

Cadet Cassidy Mills to Corporal Cadet Cris Carmela Sena to Private First Class

Cadet Alexander Silva to Private First Class

Thunderbolt Each month a JROTC Cadet is selected based on leadership potential, character, and work ethic to represent the themselves earn the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps AchievemJROTC Cadet of the Month Ribbonbeing named Cadets of the Month for

Cadet Ricardo L. Figueroa

overcome obstacles that cross my path.”

Honors (Cont): Douglas Verduguez, Markirys Aracena, Helen Jonathan Perkul, Anthony Poy, Joshua Rosario, Nicholas

Rose, Romeo Sarum, Adam Habershaw, Cris Carmela Sena, Peter Theilig

Thunderbolt JROTC Promotions

The following Cadets have earned promotion as indicated

Joshua Davis to Major Steven Capaldi to Second Lieutenant

Nicholas Rose to Sergeant First Class Romeo Sarum to Sergeant First Class

Scott Marcinko to Sergeant First Class Melvin Morales to Sergeant First Class

Cadet Markirys “Mickey” Aracena to Staff Sergeant

Cadet Cassidy Mills to Corporal Cadet Cris Carmela Sena to Private First Class

Cadet Alexander Silva to Private First Class

Thunderbolt Cadets of the MonthEach month a JROTC Cadet is selected based on leadership potential, character, and work ethic to represent the Thunderbolt Battalion as the Cadet of the Month. These Cadets themselves earn the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps AchievemJROTC Cadet of the Month Ribbon. The following Cadets have distinguished themselves by being named Cadets of the Month for September 2010, October 2010,

Cadet of the Month JROTC Achievement

Ricardo L. Figueroa (September)

Cadet First Lieutenant Ricardo Figueroa is a transfer Cadet from the Air Force JROTC program (PRat Jardines de Ponce High School in Puerto Rico. At Jardines de Ponce, Cadet Figueroa was rone of the top Cadets in his Flight. Currently Ricardo is a member of the Thunderbolt Raider teamas a member of the school’s Honor RollJROTC Ricardo says, “I’m proud of myself and the JROTC Program because it helps me to becbetter citizen, to work as a member of a team, and to

overcome obstacles that cross my path.”

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Douglas Verduguez, Markirys Aracena, Helen Anthony Poy, Joshua Rosario, Nicholas

Rose, Romeo Sarum, Adam Habershaw, Cris Carmela Sena,

JROTC Promotions

promotion as indicated

Cadet Markirys “Mickey” Aracena to Staff Sergeant

of the Month Each month a JROTC Cadet is selected based on leadership potential, character, and work ethic

Cadet of the Month. These Cadets who distinguish themselves earn the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Achievement Medal as well as the

The following Cadets have distinguished themselves by 2010, and December 2010.

JROTC Achievement

Cadet First Lieutenant Ricardo Figueroa is a transfer Cadet from the Air Force JROTC program (PR-952) at Jardines de Ponce High School in Puerto Rico. At Jardines de Ponce, Cadet Figueroa was recognized as one of the top Cadets in his Flight. Currently Ricardo is a member of the Thunderbolt Raider team as well as a member of the school’s Honor Roll. About JROTC Ricardo says, “I’m proud of myself and the JROTC Program because it helps me to become a better citizen, to work as a member of a team, and to

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Team Schedules

Academic / Leadership

Teams Qualification Rounds 18-29 October 2010 Level I Competition 8-19 November 2010 Level II Competition 1-18 February 2011 Army Championships 24-28 June 2011 (Washington D.C)

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Cadet Markirys “Mickey” Aracena (October)

Cadet Staff Sergeant Markirys Aracena is a transfer Cadet from the Army JROTC program at Hope High School in Providence where she was a standout Cadet last year. Cadet Aracena is a member of the school’s Honor Roll and has displayed a tremendous ability to lead others. She says, “In JROTC I am learning not only leadership, but how to work together as a team. I plan to be a doctor to better help my community.”

Cadet Cassidy Mills (November)

Cadet Corporal Cassidy Mills is a first year freshman Cadet in the Thunderbolt battalion. Cassidy has already proven herself to be a very capable leader and has been assigned as the Squad Leader for 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, “Alpha” Company. C/CPL Mills is also a member of the Drill and Color Guard team.

JROTC Blasts from the Past

US Army Private First Class Christopher

Blake, a 2010 CHSE graduate recently

completed Infantry Advanced Individual

Training with the United States Army at

Fort Benning, Georgia. Christopher’s

initial duty location is Fort Knox,

Kentucky where he is assigned to the 1st

Infantry Division. Christopher was

recognized as the LET 4 Superior Cadet

for the 2009-2010 School Year. He was

also Captain and a standout member of

the East Drill and Raider teams, as well as the Battalion Plans & Operations

Officer. Christopher is scheduled for deployment to Southwest Asia.

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AAccaaddeemm This year’s JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowls will begin in November with the Level I compwill make the teams, only the top six scorein the level I competiin the Level I competition will then scheduled for February 2011. The exam for the Level I Academic competition is comprised of 25% JROTC questions, 65% SAT/ACT questions, and 10% current event questions. The exam for the Level I Leadershipunderstanding of Leadership theories as well as their ability to translate leadership tenets and theories to scenario

US Army Private Christian Delgado, a

2010 CHSE graduate recently completed

Infantry Advanced Individual Training

with the United States Army at Fort

Benning, Georgia. Christian’s initial duty

location will be Fort Hood, Texas.

Christian was a standout member

2009-2010 Drill and Raider teams.

Senior ROTC Cadet Regine Felix, a

2010 CHSE graduate is currently a

freshman at Norwich University and

member of the ARMY ROTC Corps of

Cadets there. Regine is studying

Chemistry and during her limited free

time she plays for the Norwich

women’s ruby team that is currently

ranked #1 in the Nation. Regine was

a four year standout JROTC Cadet

while at Cranston East and

Thunderbolt Battalion Commander for

-2010 School Year.

JROTC Team Updates

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ear’s JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowls will begin in November with the Level I competition. While all Cadets conducting the qualification round in October will make the teams, only the top six scorers in each category in the level I competition in November. Those JROTC teams that score in the top 50% in the Level I competition will then move on to participate in the Level II competischeduled for February 2011. The exam for the Level I Academic competition is comprised of 25% JROTC questions, 65% SAT/ACT questions, and 10% current event questions. The exam for the Level I Leadership exam will challenge Cadet understanding of Leadership theories as well as their ability to translate leadership tenets and theories to scenario-based questions.

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Private Christian Delgado, a

2010 CHSE graduate recently completed

Infantry Advanced Individual Training

with the United States Army at Fort

Benning, Georgia. Christian’s initial duty

will be Fort Hood, Texas.

Christian was a standout member of

2010 Drill and Raider teams.

Senior ROTC Cadet Regine Felix, a

2010 CHSE graduate is currently a

freshman at Norwich University and a

e ARMY ROTC Corps of

. Regine is studying

Chemistry and during her limited free

time she plays for the Norwich

women’s ruby team that is currently

ranked #1 in the Nation. Regine was

a four year standout JROTC Cadet

while at Cranston East and the

Battalion Commander for

JROTC Team Updates

ear’s JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowls will begin in November with the conducting the qualification round in October

s in each category are permitted to compete on in November. Those JROTC teams that score in the top 50%

move on to participate in the Level II competition scheduled for February 2011. The exam for the Level I Academic competition is comprised of 25% JROTC questions, 65% SAT/ACT questions, and 10% current event

exam will challenge Cadet understanding of Leadership theories as well as their ability to translate leadership

Drill Team

Drill Meet #1 Coventry High School 13 November 2010 Drill Meet #2 Rogers High School 1 December 2010

Drill Meet #3 LaSalle Academy Troy, NY 15 January 2011 Drill Meet #4 Central High School Springfield, MA 29 January 2011

Newsletter Staff

Public Affairs Officer Cadet/CPT Andy Le, BN S5 Senior Editor Cadet/First Lieutenant Natalie Robbio Senior Writer/Photographer Cadet First Lieutenant

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The Honor Guard another ahead. So far this year we have presentation of colors for all the home football games. We are also scheduled to present the colors at five Providence College basketball games and one University of Rhode Island game.

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The Honor Guard team has another very busy year ahead. So far this year we have conducted the presentation of colors for all

home football games. We are also scheduled to present the colors at five Providence College basketball games and one University of Rhode Island game.

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The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he

stands at times of challenge and controversy

Martin Luther King Jr.

All reproductions of this

JROTC newsletter have

been paid for using

Federal, Cadet raised,

and or donated funds.

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School and placed 3

We are working hard to improve our performance for the next meet at

Rogers High School in Newport, R.I.

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This year, the Drill Team

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consists of regulation and

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Rogers High School in Newport, R.I.

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This year, the Drill Team

consists of both armed and

unarmed platoons. The

armed platoon consists of

trick, regulation and

inspection. The unarmed

consists of regulation and

inspection. Right now, we

practice on Tuesdays and

Fridays before and after

school. We already had one

drill meet at Coventry High

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