Middletown High School NJROTC: December 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following former cadets:

Desiree Ortega (MHS 2010, NJROTC battalion commander) will graduate this Sunday from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science.

Justin Marcano (MHS 2014, NJROTC platoon commander) is a sophomore at SUNY Maritime College and a member of the NROTC battalion. Midshipman Marcano will attend Marine Corps Officer Candidate School this May and hopes to fly tactical aircraft in the Corps upon graduation from college and commissioning as a second lieutenant.

Hard work pays off. Bravo Zulu to both!

NAVY ANNOUNCES THE 2016 GILLIAM AWARD COMPETITION

Every year the Admiral Senn Foundation awards through the NJROTC program an academic award in honor of Joseph C. Gilliam. Winning the award is a high honor and includes a prize of $1,000.00. The competition includes a requirement to write an essay. This year the topic is:

"Describe how being a member of your Navy Junior ROTC class has prepared you to become an active citizen of the United States of today."

Background information: Current events have created more and more debates about issues such as personal freedoms, immigration, justice, and ethical behavior in the public eye. NJROTC is a citizenship development program; how do you think it is affecting you in the development of your being an active citizen for your future?

The essay should highlight examples of positive reinforcement, leadership challenges and goal attainment that are attributable to the lessons learned and experiences of the NJROTC. Provide details and feel free to use personal experiences and examples in the essay.

The essay should be typewritten, and between 500 and 750 words. The award amount, if any, will be determined by the Admiral Senn Foundation and will be provided to the selectees from the eleven areas, with acceptable essays. All cadets are encouraged to submit essays void of incomplete sentences, improper grammar, misspellings, strikeovers, and the like.

See your Naval Science Instructor for details. Essay inputs will be due 4 January 2016.

PARTY PIX FROM 11 DECEMBER

Monday, December 14, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS

Please join in congratulating Cadet Tyler Jetjomlong who has been awarded an Air Force ROTC scholarship.

Please also join in congratulating Cadet Dillon Ortiz who has been accepted to Norwich University.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

ASVAB SIGN-UP INFO

The Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery, or “ASVAB,” will be administered on Friday, 29 January at 12 noon, here at Middletown High School. Why would anyone in their right mind want to take yet another test? The ASVAB is a test of eight areas including science, math, word knowledge, and mechanical comprehension. In addition to serving as the entry test for military service, it is a good way to learn what skills you might bring to the job market and what areas you might need to enhance. An interpretation of your scores will be offered that will help you understand what career fields may best match your interests and abilities. If you are interested in entering the military, the ASVAB will be used to determine your eligibility as well as to determine what jobs and training you might be offered.

Interested 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th graders must see Commander Wall in the ROTC classroom (room 17) by Wednesday, 20 January to reserve a place. There is no cost or obligation. Your name and personal information will not be shared with the military.