Apparently, weasels prefer Skittles to chicken. Who knew? Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 23, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
MHS NJROTC FLAG DETAIL RECOGNIZED
On December 7th the Middletown High School Flag Detail participated in the Pearl Harbor commemoration ceremony at Middletown's American Legion Post. The Post Commander stopped by yesterday to present us with a plaque and pictures of the event. The Legionnaires and other attendees were extremely appreciative of our flag detail's exceptional performance.
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Monday, December 19, 2016
UNIFORM DAY TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2016
Be there, Be Square.
BY SPECIAL DECREE CADET MAY CHANGE OUT OF UNIFORM AFTER THEIR ROTC CLASS.
BY SPECIAL DECREE CADET MAY CHANGE OUT OF UNIFORM AFTER THEIR ROTC CLASS.
CADET CHALLENGE # 6
Here's an easy challenge (SUPPO is feeling too challenged and wants something easy):
How many wheels does a bicycle have if you call the seat a wheel? 'Splain. ...never mind. She got it right. (The answer: Two. Calling the seat a wheel doesn't make it so. Next question: I changed the form of the riddle so it couldn't be Googled. What was the original, and who is famous for it?)
How many wheels does a bicycle have if you call the seat a wheel? 'Splain. ...never mind. She got it right. (The answer: Two. Calling the seat a wheel doesn't make it so. Next question: I changed the form of the riddle so it couldn't be Googled. What was the original, and who is famous for it?)
Thursday, December 15, 2016
SPIRIT WEEK--TUESDAY IS TWIN DAY
Show your unit spirit by wearing your uniform with extra pride on twin day on Tuesday, 20 December.
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| Darn Right! |
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
RECENT PHOTOS FROM NYC, THE USMMA, CADET INSPECTIONS, AND THE FLAG FOLDING DETAIL
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| Push-ups at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal |
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| Waiting for the ferry and entertaining the locals. |
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| The oldest Staten Island ferry in service |
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| The "Million Dolar View" |
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| Arrival at the United States Merchant Marine Academy |
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| Forming for chow. |
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| Coast Guard port security detail. |
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| By the M/V Kings Pointer |
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| Former cadets Jonathan Roopchand (now of Norwich University) and Jacob Moody (now of the USMC) inspect cadets during a weekly uniform inspection. |
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| Cadet Dillon Ortiz of The Citadel (MHS '16) inspects cadets. |
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| Our Flag Detail performs the flag-folding ceremony at the American Legion's commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. |
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
SHOE SHINING CONTEST
On Monday, January 9th (NOTE: The date has changed from Tuesday to Monday.), 2017 we will sponsor a formal shoe shining competition as follows:
- The competition will be open to all first, second, and third year cadets and will be conducted in two divisions, one for first year cadets, one for upper-class cadets. Cadets will compete only against those in their division. There will be one and only one winner in each division. Each winner will receive a $25.00 prize.
- "Blind grading" procedures will be used to ensure fairness. Shoes will be tied together and a 3 x 5 card with the contestants name will be inserted into the toe of the right shoe. Graders will not know who's shoe they are grading.
- Each shoe will be independently grade on a scale of 1-10 by three judges. The scores will be averaged together. Grading criteria will be:
- Glossiness and reflectivity as measured on the top of the shoe's toe box and outboard quarter using a standard ruler to gauge the depth of shine.
- All-around shine on the uppers, sides, and heel areas.
- Cleanliness of the edge and heel.
- Proper lacing per the CFM.
- Lack of IPs.
- Flaws in the leather will not count against the cadet.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
NAVY ANNOUNCES NJROTC JOSEPH C. GILLIAM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD COMPETITION
Every year, the Navy conducts the prestigious Joseph C. Gilliam Academic Achievement Award competition sponsored by the Admiral Senn Foundation. The competition is open to all interested cadets. Although the award is a competition focused on the cadet's overall academic worthiness, a significant part of the decision is based the supporting essay written by each contestant. This year's topic is:
Background information: Current events have brought competing ideals concerning the flag into the public eye. On the one hand, there are those who, as a matter of protest have kneeled for the National Anthem or have burned the flag in protest under their protected rights covered in the First Amendment. On the other, there is a large and highly vocal portion of the population which takes deep offense at these actions and there have been several proposed laws/amendments to the Constitution which have aimed to make desecration of the flag illegal. NJROTC is a citizenship development program; as a citizen, how do you view the U.S. Flag? Your essay should highlight examples of what you believe and why, as well as how your experience in NJROTC has affected your beliefs.
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.
Of particular note is the fact that a school must submit a credible Gilliam award nomination in order to be competitive for Distinguished Unit recognition. There is a cash prize--last year it was $1,000.00.
Interested? Submit your essay to the Senior Naval Science Instructor by 27 January 2017. We will review all submissions and based on the quality of the essay and the strength of the individual's overall standing academically and militarily decide on the best package to forward to Area Four for competition with the other schools. We will forward only one package, although we may award a local prize to the runners-up.
Questions? You already know who to ask.
"Describe your thoughts about the flag of the United States of America, and what it means to you as a citizen of this country."
Background information: Current events have brought competing ideals concerning the flag into the public eye. On the one hand, there are those who, as a matter of protest have kneeled for the National Anthem or have burned the flag in protest under their protected rights covered in the First Amendment. On the other, there is a large and highly vocal portion of the population which takes deep offense at these actions and there have been several proposed laws/amendments to the Constitution which have aimed to make desecration of the flag illegal. NJROTC is a citizenship development program; as a citizen, how do you view the U.S. Flag? Your essay should highlight examples of what you believe and why, as well as how your experience in NJROTC has affected your beliefs.
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.
Of particular note is the fact that a school must submit a credible Gilliam award nomination in order to be competitive for Distinguished Unit recognition. There is a cash prize--last year it was $1,000.00.
Interested? Submit your essay to the Senior Naval Science Instructor by 27 January 2017. We will review all submissions and based on the quality of the essay and the strength of the individual's overall standing academically and militarily decide on the best package to forward to Area Four for competition with the other schools. We will forward only one package, although we may award a local prize to the runners-up.
Questions? You already know who to ask.
SEA CRUISE RIBBON
If you attended our trip to the Merchant Marine Academy on Tuesday, 6 December, you are eligible for the sea cruise ribbon IF you complete the Google form posted on the unit classroom. You have until Friday, 16 February to complete all the requirements, including the knot tying.
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| If you squint, you can make out the vessel's name. |
Visit here for easy-to-follow help with tying knots, bends, and hitches:
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php#ScrollPoint.
Visit here for more information: http://www.siferry.com/currentvessels.html. For electronics, you can say commercial navigation radar, GPS, and bridge-to-bridge radio.
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php#ScrollPoint.
Visit here for more information: http://www.siferry.com/currentvessels.html. For electronics, you can say commercial navigation radar, GPS, and bridge-to-bridge radio.
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