A reminder: our annual awards ceremony and change of command will take place at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, 7 June in the large gymnasium. All cadets are expected to attend. The uniform is the NSU. At this ceremony we will recognize outstanding cadets, honor the graduating seniors, and announce the incoming senior staff. Other billet selections will be posted immediately after the event.
A word about billet selections: The selection process is always difficult and has been doubly so this year. Several outstanding candidates submitted no application. Several cadets who have been less than fully attentive to their duties and responsibilities submitted very strong applications. There are also more than a few cadets who are expecting a billet, but who have really not met the minimal expectations. As a result of all of this, we have struggled to find the best overall "slate" of candidates to fill our billets. If you are not happy with the job you receive--or the fact that you didn't get a job at all--think hard about why. Be honest with yourself and ask the hard questions before you come to see me. I will be happy to discuss your particular situation, but I will not argue with you about a decision that has already been made. I will be fairly direct and try to provide useful feedback that you may use to improve your performance in the future. If this isn't what you want, you probably ought not to bother coming by.
If you do get a job, be prepared to work hard. Regardless of what your rank or job is, if you want to be thought of as a leader, act like one. All the time.
