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LOUNDOUN COUNTY COMBO MEET: FEB 4, 2023
The Battalion Drill, Academic, and PT Team traveled to Loundoun County High School to compete at their Combo Meet. The PT Team placed 3rd place in Curl-Ups, and placed 3rd overall in PT. The Drill Team placed 2nd in UPI, 3rd in Unarmed Standard, 3rd in Armed Standard, and 3rd overall in Drill. We like to congratulate the teams, everyone who participated, and thank everyone who came out to support!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
The Battalion Drill, Academic, and PT Team traveled to Loundoun County High School to compete at their Combo Meet. The PT Team placed 3rd place in Curl-Ups, and placed 3rd overall in PT. The Drill Team placed 2nd in UPI, 3rd in Unarmed Standard, 3rd in Armed Standard, and 3rd overall in Drill. We like to congratulate the teams, everyone who participated, and thank everyone who came out to support!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION: JAN 17, 2023
BPHS held their annual Freshmen Orientation. The NJROTC instructors and cadets had a table set up as well as the Air Rifle Team showcasing the rifles and thier set up. The instructors and cadets talked with the rising 8th graders and their families about the program and gave them information packets/sign up sheets. Cadets Melissa Lopez-Valdez (Ensign), Riley Stewart (Commonwealth), Daniel Mancil (Right Rifle), and Cadet Samuel Mathieson (Left Rifle) presented the colors during the orientation.
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz
BPHS held their annual Freshmen Orientation. The NJROTC instructors and cadets had a table set up as well as the Air Rifle Team showcasing the rifles and thier set up. The instructors and cadets talked with the rising 8th graders and their families about the program and gave them information packets/sign up sheets. Cadets Melissa Lopez-Valdez (Ensign), Riley Stewart (Commonwealth), Daniel Mancil (Right Rifle), and Cadet Samuel Mathieson (Left Rifle) presented the colors during the orientation.
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz
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MECHANICSVILLE NS1 MEET: JAN 14, 2023
The NS1 Drill Meet had a series of events to compete individually and as a team. This meet was an opportunity for the NS1s to demonstrate their knowledge, drill, and showcase what they have learned since the beginning of their JROTC year. The individual events consisted of Curl-Ups, Push-Ups, Cadence, Flag-Folding, Uniform Measuring, Shoe Shine, and Knowledge. While the team/platoon events involved Armed and Unarmed Standard, UPI, Squad, and Color Guard. The NS1s placed in many categories, and in the end, won the entire NS1 Meet! Words cannot describe how proud we are of our NS1s! We thank the NS1s who participated, instructors First Sergeant and Master Sergeant, Drill Team Commander, Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez, and the other cadets/team commanders who came to help and support the NS1s. We are all so excited to see what else is in store for the NS1s and the Drill Team!
Placements:
Individual Curl Ups: Cadet Hynla, Cadet Odiase- 2nd Place
Individual Push Ups: Cadet Rocha, Cadet Shulterbron- 2nd Place
Individual Flag Folding: Cadet Martinez, Cadet Hiciano- 3rd Place
Overall Individual: 2nd Place
Color Guard- 1st Place
UPI- 2nd Place
Squad- 1st Place
Armed Standard- 2nd Place
Overall: 1st Place
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz- Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz
The NS1 Drill Meet had a series of events to compete individually and as a team. This meet was an opportunity for the NS1s to demonstrate their knowledge, drill, and showcase what they have learned since the beginning of their JROTC year. The individual events consisted of Curl-Ups, Push-Ups, Cadence, Flag-Folding, Uniform Measuring, Shoe Shine, and Knowledge. While the team/platoon events involved Armed and Unarmed Standard, UPI, Squad, and Color Guard. The NS1s placed in many categories, and in the end, won the entire NS1 Meet! Words cannot describe how proud we are of our NS1s! We thank the NS1s who participated, instructors First Sergeant and Master Sergeant, Drill Team Commander, Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez, and the other cadets/team commanders who came to help and support the NS1s. We are all so excited to see what else is in store for the NS1s and the Drill Team!
Placements:
Individual Curl Ups: Cadet Hynla, Cadet Odiase- 2nd Place
Individual Push Ups: Cadet Rocha, Cadet Shulterbron- 2nd Place
Individual Flag Folding: Cadet Martinez, Cadet Hiciano- 3rd Place
Overall Individual: 2nd Place
Color Guard- 1st Place
UPI- 2nd Place
Squad- 1st Place
Armed Standard- 2nd Place
Overall: 1st Place
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz- Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz
KELLIE HALL SBROCCHI COMING TO BPHS: JAN, 13, 2023
LT Kellie Hall Sbrocchi came to BPHS to talk with the NJROTC cadets. She talked about her experience in the JROTC program when (BPHS first offered it), her time at the Naval Academy, and all her high school experiences that evolved her to have leadership traits/roles. Sbrochhi also competed in Miss USA and Miss Ohio pageants, wanting to become the first in the Navy to win. As well as prove that you can do anything even if being apart of the military. She told the cadets that it's okay to have an outside life in the military, and it's okay for females to show their femininity in the military. She told the cadets to be themselves, and that they'll become great leaders by doing so.
LT Kellie Hall Sbrocchi came to BPHS to talk with the NJROTC cadets. She talked about her experience in the JROTC program when (BPHS first offered it), her time at the Naval Academy, and all her high school experiences that evolved her to have leadership traits/roles. Sbrochhi also competed in Miss USA and Miss Ohio pageants, wanting to become the first in the Navy to win. As well as prove that you can do anything even if being apart of the military. She told the cadets that it's okay to have an outside life in the military, and it's okay for females to show their femininity in the military. She told the cadets to be themselves, and that they'll become great leaders by doing so.
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COLOR GUARD AT SCHOOL BOARD: JAN 10, 2023
The Color Guard Team presented the colors for the SCPS School Board Meeting. The cadets in the Color Guard were Cadet Karma Villatoro (Ensign), Cadet Esosa Odiase (Commonwealth), Cadet Daniel Mancil (Right Rifle), and Cadet Samuel Mathieson (Left Rifle).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz and from Stafford County Public Schools
The Color Guard Team presented the colors for the SCPS School Board Meeting. The cadets in the Color Guard were Cadet Karma Villatoro (Ensign), Cadet Esosa Odiase (Commonwealth), Cadet Daniel Mancil (Right Rifle), and Cadet Samuel Mathieson (Left Rifle).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz and from Stafford County Public Schools
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AIR RIFLE AREA 5 CHAMPIONSHIP: JAN 7, 2023
The Air Rifle Team competed at the Area 5 Championship Match. Air Rifle Team Commander Logan Major placed first! Major will soon travel to compete in another air rifle match. The other member, Logan Hawkins, placed third in the first year/novice shooting and overall placed fifteenth. Hawkins is only a freshman and has passed some veteran shooters at the match. We congratulate both Major and Hawkins for giving it their all and are proud of what they accomplished!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
The Air Rifle Team competed at the Area 5 Championship Match. Air Rifle Team Commander Logan Major placed first! Major will soon travel to compete in another air rifle match. The other member, Logan Hawkins, placed third in the first year/novice shooting and overall placed fifteenth. Hawkins is only a freshman and has passed some veteran shooters at the match. We congratulate both Major and Hawkins for giving it their all and are proud of what they accomplished!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
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BRAIN BRAWL: JAN 7, 2023
The Academic Team traveled to Loundoun County to compete in a Brain Brawl. This is the first Brain Brawl that the cadets and the team have done. They competed with other teams with their knowledge on the Navy Science textbooks and other information. Team 1, which consisted of the following: Cadet Cyria Pearson, Cadet Brendan Cullen (Academic Team Commander), Cadet Daniel Mancil, and Cadet Isabella Robertson. And Team 2, which had these following cadets: Cadet Karma Villatoro, Cadet Iyona Hodges, and Cadet Kaila Kratz. Team 1 made it to the championship. The team placed fourth overall. The Academic Team will continue to compete at different competitions and show off their academic skills!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Angela Martinez - Public Affairs Member and a Cadet from Loundoun County
The Academic Team traveled to Loundoun County to compete in a Brain Brawl. This is the first Brain Brawl that the cadets and the team have done. They competed with other teams with their knowledge on the Navy Science textbooks and other information. Team 1, which consisted of the following: Cadet Cyria Pearson, Cadet Brendan Cullen (Academic Team Commander), Cadet Daniel Mancil, and Cadet Isabella Robertson. And Team 2, which had these following cadets: Cadet Karma Villatoro, Cadet Iyona Hodges, and Cadet Kaila Kratz. Team 1 made it to the championship. The team placed fourth overall. The Academic Team will continue to compete at different competitions and show off their academic skills!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Angela Martinez - Public Affairs Member and a Cadet from Loundoun County
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BPHS NJROTC BINGO NIGHT: NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The NJROTC program and Booster Club hosted our annual Bingo Night at Brooke Point High School. Many people showed up to play bingo to get a chance to win gift cards, and to win a raffle basket. Everyone that came out had a great time and we thank the Booster Club and our instructors for making Bingo Night happen!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
The NJROTC program and Booster Club hosted our annual Bingo Night at Brooke Point High School. Many people showed up to play bingo to get a chance to win gift cards, and to win a raffle basket. Everyone that came out had a great time and we thank the Booster Club and our instructors for making Bingo Night happen!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz
Pictures taken by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
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COLOR GUARD AT HOMECOMING GAME: OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Battalion Color Guard presented the colors at Brooke Point's homecoming football game. The following cadets who presented the colors were: Cadet Abi Bullock (Ensign), Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Commonwealth), Cadet Kaila Kratz (Left Rifle), and Cadet Gavin Charboneau (Right Rifle).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Anthony Trader
The Battalion Color Guard presented the colors at Brooke Point's homecoming football game. The following cadets who presented the colors were: Cadet Abi Bullock (Ensign), Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Commonwealth), Cadet Kaila Kratz (Left Rifle), and Cadet Gavin Charboneau (Right Rifle).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Anthony Trader
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TEAM INTEREST MEETINGS: AUGUST 29, 2022
Team interest meetings will take place in First Sergeant's Rm #116. If you cannot attend in-person, the meeting can be attended virtually. GOOGLE MEET CODE: bp_cmd_mtg
1415: Drill Team
1430: Color Guard Team
1445: Academic Team
1500: Cyber Patriot Team
1515: Drone Team
1530: PT Team
1545: Orienteering Team
Team interest meetings will take place in First Sergeant's Rm #116. If you cannot attend in-person, the meeting can be attended virtually. GOOGLE MEET CODE: bp_cmd_mtg
1415: Drill Team
1430: Color Guard Team
1445: Academic Team
1500: Cyber Patriot Team
1515: Drone Team
1530: PT Team
1545: Orienteering Team
COLOR GUARD AT FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME: AUGUST 19, 2022
The Color Guard Team presented the colors at Brooke Point's first football game of the season. The cadets who presented the colors were Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Ensign), Cadet Anthony Trader (Commonwealth), Cadet Gavin Charboneau (Left Rifle), and Cadet Kaila Kratz (Right Rifle).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Nehemiah Thompson - Public Affairs Member
The Color Guard Team presented the colors at Brooke Point's first football game of the season. The cadets who presented the colors were Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Ensign), Cadet Anthony Trader (Commonwealth), Cadet Gavin Charboneau (Left Rifle), and Cadet Kaila Kratz (Right Rifle).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadet Nehemiah Thompson - Public Affairs Member
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JOINT COLOR GUARD AT FRED NATS STADIUM: AUGUST 5, 2022
Stafford County Public Schools Convocation Day was held at the Fred Nats Stadium. A Joint Color Guard was consisted of four high schools and their JROTC program (Brooke Point, North Stafford, Colonial Forge, and Mountain View). Two cadets from Brooke Point High School represented. Those cadets were: Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (US Navy) and Cadet Kaila Kratz (Commonwealth).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Stafford County Public Schools Convocation Day was held at the Fred Nats Stadium. A Joint Color Guard was consisted of four high schools and their JROTC program (Brooke Point, North Stafford, Colonial Forge, and Mountain View). Two cadets from Brooke Point High School represented. Those cadets were: Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (US Navy) and Cadet Kaila Kratz (Commonwealth).
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
COLOR GUARD AT NATIONALS PARK: JULY 17, 2022
The Battalion Color Guard presented the colors at the MLB baseball game (Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals). The following cadets who were in the Color Guard: Cadet Abi Bullock (Commander), Cadet Hannah McGowan (Commonwealth), Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez (Right Rifle), and Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Left Rifle). The video below is our Color Guard team presenting the colors.
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
The Battalion Color Guard presented the colors at the MLB baseball game (Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals). The following cadets who were in the Color Guard: Cadet Abi Bullock (Commander), Cadet Hannah McGowan (Commonwealth), Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez (Right Rifle), and Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Left Rifle). The video below is our Color Guard team presenting the colors.
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
BLACK HAWK BASIC: JUNE 6-9, 2022
DAY 4: JUNE 9, 2022
The last day of Black Hawk Basic consists of all the platoons (Honor, Courage, Commitment) competing against each other with everything they learned from PT, Orienteering, Air Rifle, Academics, and Drill. PT had cadets do relays while carrying ammo cans. Then they played Tug of War against each other. While PT was going on, one cadet from each platoon did Orienteering. Air Rifle had two cadets from each platoon shoot balloons. Academics played the game: Jeopardy. Lastly, Drill did a few rounds of 'Knock-out.' At the end of competition, our Booster Club provided pizza and other snacks for everyone apart of Black Hawk Basic. Awards were given by team commanders and platoon commanders on who they thought were outstanding. All of our days finished with success and with positivity. Everyone had a great experience and made new friends as the days went on. We're excited for the school year to start and can't wait to see all the cadets soon!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Richard Schmidt and Kaila Kratz
The last day of Black Hawk Basic consists of all the platoons (Honor, Courage, Commitment) competing against each other with everything they learned from PT, Orienteering, Air Rifle, Academics, and Drill. PT had cadets do relays while carrying ammo cans. Then they played Tug of War against each other. While PT was going on, one cadet from each platoon did Orienteering. Air Rifle had two cadets from each platoon shoot balloons. Academics played the game: Jeopardy. Lastly, Drill did a few rounds of 'Knock-out.' At the end of competition, our Booster Club provided pizza and other snacks for everyone apart of Black Hawk Basic. Awards were given by team commanders and platoon commanders on who they thought were outstanding. All of our days finished with success and with positivity. Everyone had a great experience and made new friends as the days went on. We're excited for the school year to start and can't wait to see all the cadets soon!
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Richard Schmidt and Kaila Kratz
DAY 3: JUNE 8, 2022
The PT Team started the morning off again with a lap around the band field, and five rounds of the game: Sharks and Minnows. The Cyber Patriot Team gave a presentation about their team and how their competitions function. After Cyber Patriot's introduction, everyone filled out a survey to talk about their interest on the team and other questions they had. As for the rest of the teams, they began to prepare the cadets for tomorrow's Competition Day. Like yesterday, cadets began to show more interest in teams by contacting team commanders and signing up on interest/practice sheets. Day 3 has finished on a strong suit, and we are all excited for Competition Day!
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Kaila Kratz, Nehemiah Thompson, Isabella Robertson, and Richard Schmidt - Public Affairs and Staff Members of Black Hawk Basic
The PT Team started the morning off again with a lap around the band field, and five rounds of the game: Sharks and Minnows. The Cyber Patriot Team gave a presentation about their team and how their competitions function. After Cyber Patriot's introduction, everyone filled out a survey to talk about their interest on the team and other questions they had. As for the rest of the teams, they began to prepare the cadets for tomorrow's Competition Day. Like yesterday, cadets began to show more interest in teams by contacting team commanders and signing up on interest/practice sheets. Day 3 has finished on a strong suit, and we are all excited for Competition Day!
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Kaila Kratz, Nehemiah Thompson, Isabella Robertson, and Richard Schmidt - Public Affairs and Staff Members of Black Hawk Basic
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DAY 2: JUNE 7, 2022
This morning, the PT Team started off. Platoons ran a lap around the band field, and did stations consisting of different exercises. After PT, the rising NS1's had an introduction to the Drone Team. They were able to see a drone fly around in the hallway and how the drone works. Drill/Color Guard started teaching facing movements (left face, right face, and about face). Orienteering made points on a map and went outside to do pace counts. Air Rifle continued shooting in the prone position and learned how to shoot in the kneeling position. Lastly, Supply has been finishing up sizing cadets in uniform and PT gear. People already began showing interest in most of the teams and have started contacting the team commanders! Day 2 ended on a high note for everyone in Black Hawk Basic.
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Kaila Kratz and Nehemiah Thompson - Public Affairs
This morning, the PT Team started off. Platoons ran a lap around the band field, and did stations consisting of different exercises. After PT, the rising NS1's had an introduction to the Drone Team. They were able to see a drone fly around in the hallway and how the drone works. Drill/Color Guard started teaching facing movements (left face, right face, and about face). Orienteering made points on a map and went outside to do pace counts. Air Rifle continued shooting in the prone position and learned how to shoot in the kneeling position. Lastly, Supply has been finishing up sizing cadets in uniform and PT gear. People already began showing interest in most of the teams and have started contacting the team commanders! Day 2 ended on a high note for everyone in Black Hawk Basic.
Article written by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Kaila Kratz and Nehemiah Thompson - Public Affairs
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DAY 1: JUNE 6, 2022
We welcomed upcoming NS1's with an introduction/presentation to the teams: Drill/Color Guard, Air Rifle, Orienteering, and Academics. Drill/Color Guard practiced basic movements such as attention, parade rest, and hand salutes. Air Rifle was able to have rising NS1's use the rifle for shooting at targets. Orienteering showed an orienteering map and taught them parts of the compass, colors on a map, different kinds of hills, and they got to learn how to use a compass on the map. Lastly, Academics went over uniform measurements, grooming standards, the phonetic alphabet, and played a Kahoot! afterwards. Day 1 was a huge success!
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Kaila Kratz and Nehemiah Thompson - Public Affairs
We welcomed upcoming NS1's with an introduction/presentation to the teams: Drill/Color Guard, Air Rifle, Orienteering, and Academics. Drill/Color Guard practiced basic movements such as attention, parade rest, and hand salutes. Air Rifle was able to have rising NS1's use the rifle for shooting at targets. Orienteering showed an orienteering map and taught them parts of the compass, colors on a map, different kinds of hills, and they got to learn how to use a compass on the map. Lastly, Academics went over uniform measurements, grooming standards, the phonetic alphabet, and played a Kahoot! afterwards. Day 1 was a huge success!
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Pictures taken by Cadets Kaila Kratz and Nehemiah Thompson - Public Affairs
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GRADUATION: MAY 21, 2022
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 Abi Bullock (Commander), Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez (Commonwealth), Cadet Hannah McGowan (Right Rifle), and Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Left Rifle).
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
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 Abi Bullock (Commander), Cadet Melissa Lopez-Valdez (Commonwealth), Cadet Hannah McGowan (Right Rifle), and Cadet Jaylen Guerrero (Left Rifle).
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
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GRADUATION SET-UP: MAY 18, 2022
Cadets helped set-up graduation by putting and organizing chairs for graduates and their families. Some cadets volunteered to stay longer to help with any other preparations and cleaning up the area. Everyone came together as a team to get everything done in a timely manner and sufficiently.
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
Cadets helped set-up graduation by putting and organizing chairs for graduates and their families. Some cadets volunteered to stay longer to help with any other preparations and cleaning up the area. Everyone came together as a team to get everything done in a timely manner and sufficiently.
Article by Cadet Kaila Kratz - Public Affairs Officer
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