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Area Manager Inspection - November 14, 2023
Kevin Wilson, the Area 4 manager, came to inspect our Battalion. The AMI went really well, even with the sudden changes made. Twelve cadets earned their Exemplary Personal Appearance ribbon during this event, which is awarded once a year by the Area Manager to each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required, which were: Juan Hiciano, Jacob Rocha, Zyahn Quamina, Gloria Tignor, Ike Edozie, Aryanna Shulterbron, Ryan Shulterbron, Ivory Torre, Matias Benitez, Adeysha Proudie, Jonathon Myers, and Rachel Campesi. Shortly after the AMI, some staff members (including Battalion staff, section commanders, and some team commanders) got the opportunity to sit down with the Area Manager to talk about some things within the battalion. We had some ups and downs, but this was an overall good experience and something we can learn from in the future.
Article by Cadet Nassim Dhimech, Cadet David Gonzalez, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Kevin Wilson, the Area 4 manager, came to inspect our Battalion. The AMI went really well, even with the sudden changes made. Twelve cadets earned their Exemplary Personal Appearance ribbon during this event, which is awarded once a year by the Area Manager to each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required, which were: Juan Hiciano, Jacob Rocha, Zyahn Quamina, Gloria Tignor, Ike Edozie, Aryanna Shulterbron, Ryan Shulterbron, Ivory Torre, Matias Benitez, Adeysha Proudie, Jonathon Myers, and Rachel Campesi. Shortly after the AMI, some staff members (including Battalion staff, section commanders, and some team commanders) got the opportunity to sit down with the Area Manager to talk about some things within the battalion. We had some ups and downs, but this was an overall good experience and something we can learn from in the future.
Article by Cadet Nassim Dhimech, Cadet David Gonzalez, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
JFK Drill/Academic Meet - November 4, 2023
This was our "NS1 Meet", where we brought many of our amazing NS1's to compete with us. In preparation for this meet, all teams (including UPI) have been working, studying, and rehearsing to make this a great meet. We now have our second trophy in armed drill basic, placing 3rd, and we are looking forward to receiving a higher place at our next meet. We also would like to congratulate Cadet Adamaris Sonte for being one of ten cadets from the whole meet to compete and receive an individual award in the game of knockout. All teams have made major improvements from when we first started, and we know that we will continue to improve with every practice and combo meet.
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
This was our "NS1 Meet", where we brought many of our amazing NS1's to compete with us. In preparation for this meet, all teams (including UPI) have been working, studying, and rehearsing to make this a great meet. We now have our second trophy in armed drill basic, placing 3rd, and we are looking forward to receiving a higher place at our next meet. We also would like to congratulate Cadet Adamaris Sonte for being one of ten cadets from the whole meet to compete and receive an individual award in the game of knockout. All teams have made major improvements from when we first started, and we know that we will continue to improve with every practice and combo meet.
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Potomac Combo Meet - October 21, 2023
For the past week, all teams (including UPI) have been working really hard to improve their scores from the previous combination meet. As a result, all scores were improved by a lot. Unfortunately, no team awards were received during this meet. However, we would still like to congratulate Cadet Iyona Hodges for receiving an individual award for third place push-ups overall for females.
Article by Cadet Cyria Pearson and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
For the past week, all teams (including UPI) have been working really hard to improve their scores from the previous combination meet. As a result, all scores were improved by a lot. Unfortunately, no team awards were received during this meet. However, we would still like to congratulate Cadet Iyona Hodges for receiving an individual award for third place push-ups overall for females.
Article by Cadet Cyria Pearson and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Loudoun County Combo Meet - October 14, 2023
Today, the Drill (including UPI), Academics, and PT teams competed at their first combination meet of the school year at Loudoun County. All teams worked really hard, which resulted in 2nd place in Armed Drill (basic), 3rd place for curl-ups, and 3rd place overall in PT.
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Today, the Drill (including UPI), Academics, and PT teams competed at their first combination meet of the school year at Loudoun County. All teams worked really hard, which resulted in 2nd place in Armed Drill (basic), 3rd place for curl-ups, and 3rd place overall in PT.
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
9/11 Ceremony - September 11, 2023
This morning, cadets ranging from NS2 to NS4 level gathered together around the flagpole to remember the events of 9/11 and to participate in putting the flags at half-mast. Our color detail included Cadet Myles Damoah (Color Detail Commander), Cadet Connor Grimm (National), Cadet Emily Krebs (Flag Bearer), and Cadet Connor Frank (Commonwealth). Our Commander for this event was Cadet Melissa Lopez; Our Platoon Commanders were Cadet Angelina Alvarado and Cadet Carl Mason.
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
This morning, cadets ranging from NS2 to NS4 level gathered together around the flagpole to remember the events of 9/11 and to participate in putting the flags at half-mast. Our color detail included Cadet Myles Damoah (Color Detail Commander), Cadet Connor Grimm (National), Cadet Emily Krebs (Flag Bearer), and Cadet Connor Frank (Commonwealth). Our Commander for this event was Cadet Melissa Lopez; Our Platoon Commanders were Cadet Angelina Alvarado and Cadet Carl Mason.
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Home Football Game - August 31, 2023
This afternoon, Color Guard performed at our first official home football game. The cadets who participated were Cadet Melissa Lopez (Left Rifle), Cadet Connor Frank (Commonwealth), Cadet Daniel Mancil (National), and Cadet Esosa Odiase (Right Rifle).
Photos by Cadet Karma Villatoro
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
This afternoon, Color Guard performed at our first official home football game. The cadets who participated were Cadet Melissa Lopez (Left Rifle), Cadet Connor Frank (Commonwealth), Cadet Daniel Mancil (National), and Cadet Esosa Odiase (Right Rifle).
Photos by Cadet Karma Villatoro
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Black Hawk Basic - Day 4: JUNE 8, 2023
Today was the final, but most exciting day of Black Hawk Basic! Cadets competed in all sections that they practiced during their time here. They did Academics, playing Jeopardy. Air Rifle; shooting at balloons. Drill; playing a couple games of Knockout with staff. And finally, PT; doing push-ups and curl-ups. Lastly, during our award ceremony, we recognized a couple cadets who went above and beyond in each respective team, and recognized a cadet who went above and beyond overall.
Photos by Cadet Marissa Simpelo, Cadet Melissa Lopez, Cadet Angelina Alvarado, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Cyria Pearson, Cadet Myles Damoah, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Today was the final, but most exciting day of Black Hawk Basic! Cadets competed in all sections that they practiced during their time here. They did Academics, playing Jeopardy. Air Rifle; shooting at balloons. Drill; playing a couple games of Knockout with staff. And finally, PT; doing push-ups and curl-ups. Lastly, during our award ceremony, we recognized a couple cadets who went above and beyond in each respective team, and recognized a cadet who went above and beyond overall.
Photos by Cadet Marissa Simpelo, Cadet Melissa Lopez, Cadet Angelina Alvarado, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Cyria Pearson, Cadet Myles Damoah, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Black Hawk Basic - Day 3: JUNE 7, 2023
Today was a fun and exciting day at Black Hawk Basic! The incoming cadets went through their second day of PT. Then, when broken into their groups, learned/went over more knowledge and reviewed a packet in Academics, hand salute and other movements in Drill, shooting at a competition target in Air Rifle, and learned about the Battalion staff and sections and played a game to review. Everyone is getting ready and is excited for our competitions that take place tomorrow.
"So far, my favorite station is Air Rifle. I'm confident for tomorrow's competitions."
-Robinson, Domimic
"My favorite is Academic and Rifle. I have a 7/10 confidence for tomorrow's competitions."
-Smith, Charisma
"My favorite station is PT. I'm barely confident for tomorrow's competition."
-Pippen, Domimic
Photos by Cadet Melissa Lopez, Cadet Emma Rempert, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Today was a fun and exciting day at Black Hawk Basic! The incoming cadets went through their second day of PT. Then, when broken into their groups, learned/went over more knowledge and reviewed a packet in Academics, hand salute and other movements in Drill, shooting at a competition target in Air Rifle, and learned about the Battalion staff and sections and played a game to review. Everyone is getting ready and is excited for our competitions that take place tomorrow.
"So far, my favorite station is Air Rifle. I'm confident for tomorrow's competitions."
-Robinson, Domimic
"My favorite is Academic and Rifle. I have a 7/10 confidence for tomorrow's competitions."
-Smith, Charisma
"My favorite station is PT. I'm barely confident for tomorrow's competition."
-Pippen, Domimic
Photos by Cadet Melissa Lopez, Cadet Emma Rempert, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
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Black Hawk Basic - Day 2: JUNE 6, 2023
Today was another amazing day at Black Hawk Basic! The incoming cadets learned more about Academics and played a game involving NJROTC knowledge. In Drill, cadets learned and practiced facing movements. In Air Rifle, cadets got the opportunity to shoot a rifle. Then cadets learned about the Alpha and Bravo Company Chain of Command.
"I did Air Rifle. We're doing Academics. We did Drill first, we learned a bit of the facing movements. Then Mason taught was about Alpha and Bravo. My favorite station was definitely Air Rifle."
-Ortiz, Adrian
"We learned the facing in Drill, and the main officer positions. My favorite station was Drill."
-Castro, Kitara
"We did the different stances in drill, we did running activities in PT, we did some activities in Academics. My favorite was PT."
-Miller, Brent
Photos by Cadet Melissa Lopez, Cadet Emma Rempert, Cadet Angelina Alvarado, Cadet Ike Edozie, Cadet Esosa Odiase, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Myles Damoah and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Today was another amazing day at Black Hawk Basic! The incoming cadets learned more about Academics and played a game involving NJROTC knowledge. In Drill, cadets learned and practiced facing movements. In Air Rifle, cadets got the opportunity to shoot a rifle. Then cadets learned about the Alpha and Bravo Company Chain of Command.
"I did Air Rifle. We're doing Academics. We did Drill first, we learned a bit of the facing movements. Then Mason taught was about Alpha and Bravo. My favorite station was definitely Air Rifle."
-Ortiz, Adrian
"We learned the facing in Drill, and the main officer positions. My favorite station was Drill."
-Castro, Kitara
"We did the different stances in drill, we did running activities in PT, we did some activities in Academics. My favorite was PT."
-Miller, Brent
Photos by Cadet Melissa Lopez, Cadet Emma Rempert, Cadet Angelina Alvarado, Cadet Ike Edozie, Cadet Esosa Odiase, and Cadet Iyona Hodges
Article by Cadet Myles Damoah and Cadet Iyona Hodges
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Black Hawk Basic - Day 1: JUNE 5, 2023
Today was a successful day at Black Hawk Basic! The incoming cadets learned about the Academics team and Uniforms, the Cyber Patriot team, the Drill/Color Guard teams and some simple facing movements, and the basic information involving the Air Rifle team and got the opportunity to shoot a rifle. I asked some incoming cadets about their experiences today, and this is what they had to say:
"I learned about the Cyber Program and the Competitions that they do. I learned about some of the Drill movements, and I learned how to shoot a Air Rifle. I really liked the Drill and shooting an Air Rifle."
- Campesi, Rachel
"We went over basics for Drill and they were trying to convince us to do Cyber Patriot. I really liked the rifle, they were teaching how to shooting the rifle; and Academics was going over the uniform and some basic knowledge."
-Rabickow, Thomas
"I learned that I want to do Drill. Drill and Color Guard were my favorite stations. I learned about a lot about "PARADE, REST" and that type of stuff."
-Reynolds, Edward
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges and Cadet Emma Rempert
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Today was a successful day at Black Hawk Basic! The incoming cadets learned about the Academics team and Uniforms, the Cyber Patriot team, the Drill/Color Guard teams and some simple facing movements, and the basic information involving the Air Rifle team and got the opportunity to shoot a rifle. I asked some incoming cadets about their experiences today, and this is what they had to say:
"I learned about the Cyber Program and the Competitions that they do. I learned about some of the Drill movements, and I learned how to shoot a Air Rifle. I really liked the Drill and shooting an Air Rifle."
- Campesi, Rachel
"We went over basics for Drill and they were trying to convince us to do Cyber Patriot. I really liked the rifle, they were teaching how to shooting the rifle; and Academics was going over the uniform and some basic knowledge."
-Rabickow, Thomas
"I learned that I want to do Drill. Drill and Color Guard were my favorite stations. I learned about a lot about "PARADE, REST" and that type of stuff."
-Reynolds, Edward
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges and Cadet Emma Rempert
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
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GRADUATION: MAY 19, 2023
Congratulations to all Brooke Point graduates! We are proud of our NS4's and other seniors who have committed to the program. The Battalion Color Guard presented the colors for graduation. The following cadets who participated in the Color Guard were: Cadet Jacob Rocha (Left Rifle), Cadet Esosa Odiase (Commonwealth), Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez (National), and Cadet Carl Mason (Right Rifle).
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges, Cadet Myles Damoah, and Cadet Emily Krebs
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Congratulations to all Brooke Point graduates! We are proud of our NS4's and other seniors who have committed to the program. The Battalion Color Guard presented the colors for graduation. The following cadets who participated in the Color Guard were: Cadet Jacob Rocha (Left Rifle), Cadet Esosa Odiase (Commonwealth), Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez (National), and Cadet Carl Mason (Right Rifle).
Photos by Cadet Iyona Hodges, Cadet Myles Damoah, and Cadet Emily Krebs
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
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GRADUATION SET-UP: May 15, 2023 - May 18, 2023
Cadets helped graduation preparation by setting up and organizing chairs for graduates and any special guest. Others went out again to help decorate and fix any mistakes from previous days. Everyone came together and got this done in a timely manner.
Photos by Cadet Myles Damoah
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
Cadets helped graduation preparation by setting up and organizing chairs for graduates and any special guest. Others went out again to help decorate and fix any mistakes from previous days. Everyone came together and got this done in a timely manner.
Photos by Cadet Myles Damoah
Article by Cadet Iyona Hodges
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