JROTC
NEWSLETTER
JROTC MARCHES IN SAN PEDRO HOLIDAY PARADE
San Pedro High School Air Force JROTC
the parade, unlike last year when the cadets marched near the beginning of the parade in the 8th place. Cadet Captain Jose Diaz flawlessly called out commands as the cadets marched down Pacific Avenue towards 6th street. The cadets once again had a dual-element Color Guard with the US, California, POW-MIA, and JROTC flags in the first eleSPHS JROTC Color Guard leads the formation north on 6th street ment, and the five Service during the San Pedro Holiday parade on December 4th, 2011. flags in the second element. Color Guard element #1 was The 31st annual San Pedro Holiday led by Lexas Granger and included Parade was conducted on Sunday, Yingjun Xie, Paul Corralejo, Henry December 4th, 2011 with the SPHS Higareda, Cesar Olvera and David JROTC once again participating in Cifuentes. Element #2 was led by Edthe event. This year, 53 cadets ward Olguin and included Ashley Cox, marched in the parade, accounting for Austin Ferrufino, Steve Saavedra and nearly 69% of the cadet corps. This Jonathan Tinoco. Jazmine Vega and year JROTC marched near the end of Jose Bueno carried the banner.
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[email protected] Volume X, Issue II January 2012 Calendar of Upcoming JROTC Events February 6th—Spring Semester 18th—Great Air Raid 20th—President’s Day 26th—VFW Breakfast March 3rd—Military Ball 25th—VFW Breakfast
FUND DRIVE ENDS
INSPECTION CANCELLED
April 2nd—6th Spring Break
JROTC completed its annual chocolate fund drive in December. Once again the cadets selected Gateway Fund Raising for their annual drive. Thirty three cases of World’s Finest Variety Chocolates were sold bringing $1,650.00 into JROTC. Cadets who sold a case of chocolates were rewarded with a JROTC polo shirt valued at $12.95. After deducting the $900.00 initial cost of the chocolate and $390.00 for the polo shirts, the cadets netted $360.00. This amount will go towards their annual awards show in May 2012.
The Headquarters JROTC inspection that had been scheduled for January 25th has been cancelled for this school year. The inspection will be rescheduled for next school year. Like SPHS and LAUSD, the Air Force is experiencing funding shortages for its many obligations such as JROTC. To save funds, JR Headquarters has opted to move inspections once every four years rather than every three years for programs that received “above standards” on their last inspection. SPHS JROTC was last inspected in February 2009 and received an “above standards” with no discrepancies.
16th DAR Luncheon 22nd—VFW Breakfast May 5th—LA Harbor Film Festival 5th—Veterans Relays 5th—Prom 19th—Armed Forces Day Parade 20th—VFW Breakfast
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ANNUAL MILITARY BALL SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 3RD The annual All-City JROTC All cadets and guests will Military Ball is scheduled for be required to vacate the March 3rd, 2012 at the hotel premises at midnight. Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Dinner will be served at downtown Los Angeles. The the ball from 6:30 to cost of the ball is $57.00 per 7:30pm. A vegetarian dish person and tickets are on sale will be available for those until February 22nd in the persons who do not eat JROTC classroom. Tickets meat. After dinner, several may be purchased with cash schools will provide drill or check. If paying by check, team and rifle team demonthe checks must be made out strations. The dance floor to SPHS JROTC. Male cawill be opened up at 8:30 dets will wear their JROTC pm until 12:00 am when uniform, including the service the ball concludes. The DJ coat, slacks, white shirt and plays a wide variety of muJROTC Color Guard presents the colors at the JROTC black or blue bow tie. Hats are SPHS sic and cadets and their guests Military Ball last year during the opening ceremony. not required. Male guests may should be very pleased with wear a tuxedo or business suit the music selections. Profeswith tie. All females will wear a formal or semi-formal sional photographers will be available during the ball dress. The ball begins at 4:00pm and ends at midnight. for those persons who wish to have a portrait taken.
FIRST SEMESTER CADETS OF THE MONTH The first semester of school year 2011—2012 is almost completed and a new semester will begin on February 6th. This is a good time to reflect on the many contributions that cadets have made toward school activities and community programs. As of this writing, cadets have accumulated over 900 hours toward community service projects in the San Pedro area. On campus, cadets have donated 723 hours toward school activities including daily reveille and retreat, campus courtesy patrols, and helping the main office. The chart to the right shows the 10 cadets who have been selected for Cadet of the Month honors for Fall semester.
UPPER CLASS
FIRST YEAR
September
A. Rodriguez
A. Martinez
October
A. Ferrufino
P. Corralejo
November
Z. Quijano
S. Saavedra
December
C. Olvera
D. Cifuentes
January
S. Dominguez
J. Estrada
CADET PROFILE: C/SECOND LIEUTENANT SHERRY SANCHEZ Cadet Second Lieutenant Sherry Sanchez is the cadet deputy commander for this school year. Sherry has been enrolled in JROTC all four years of high school. She is also the youngest sister of two older sisters who were enrolled in JROTC as well. Her oldest sister, Alfa, was appointed to the deputy commander position during her senior year as well. As a 9th grader, Sherry worked in Logistics helping with female uniforms. She also joined the Drill Team and competed at Golden Bear Drill Competition that year. In 10th grade, Sherry joined the Rocket Team in addition to continuing her participation with Logistics and the Drill Team. Entering into the
11th grade, Sherry was appointed to the Drill Team Leader position. “The reason I have stayed in JROTC for four years is because it has taught me how to be a good leader and be more responsible. I look forward to applying these new skills toward my future endeavors.” Sherry’s awards include the Noncommissioned Officers’ Association as well as the Academic, Activities, Leadership, Good Conduct, and Dress and Appearance ribbons. She has also been selected Cadet of the Month during her 10th grade year. Sherry plans to attend California State University at Dominguez Hills and major in Psychology.
