Bulldog Battalion Newsletter

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1 South Carolina State University s Bulldog Battalion Newsletter Orangeburg, South Carolina Friday, December 16, 2016 Congratulations to our Fall Commissionees On Friday, December 9 at 2 p.m., the Bulldog Battalion held its fall 2016 Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony. The keynote speaker for the event was Brigadier General Kenneth D. Hubbard, a 1986 alumnus of SC State University, who became the university s 19th general officer. Brig. Gen. Hubbard is the son of career Army officer colonel (retired) Jerry Hubbard, also an SC State alumnus. He holds a master s degree in business administration from Syracuse University and a master s degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University. His military education includes the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the U.S. Air Command and Staff College.

2 Congratulations to 2nd Lieutenant Jessica Edwards and 2nd Lieutenant Jeffrey Sanders. New Battalion Commander Appointed Cadet Andy Michel has been named that new Battalion Commander for the Spring semester Born on the French-Caribbean island of Martinique. Cadet LTC Michel was raised in Seat Pleasant, MD. He attended Forestville Military Academy high school. He is currently a senior criminal justice major at Claflin University where he has served in several leadership positions on and off campus including S.G.A. president for the school year. He lives by the quote, When you learn, Teach. When you get, Give. My top priorities as BC is instilling military discipline, effective communication, and being organized at all levels. Cadets and Cadre Participate Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run The 12th Annual Ronald McNair 5K Run was held on October 15th in Lake City, SC. The 5K is named after the late Ronald McNair, a native of South Carolina, who was one of the astronauts killed on the Space Shuttle Challenger in He graduated from Carver High School, Lake City, South Carolina, in 1967 and later went on to received a B.S. in Physics from North Carolina A&T State University in A few cadets and cadre member signed up to participate even after the brief interruption of Hurricane Matthew. There were 13 possible award groups and our team stacked up well. Congratulations to: LTC Peterson came in 1st place in the age group CPT Wilson came in 2nd in the age group MAJ Nelms came in 2nd in the age group Cadet Brandon Johnson came in 2nd in the males age group Cadet Christopher Anderson came in 4th in the males age group Cadet Jalen Ayers came in 5th in the males age group Cadet Connie Sherow came in 1st in the female age group Cadet Michael Stackhouse III came in 1st place Overall Males 1

3 Go Army! Beat Navy! Army has been tainted by its 14-game losing streak to Navy, but that has all came to an end on Saturday afternoon. The Black Knights earned a win over the Midshipmen in Baltimore. While the Black Knights dominated for most of the game, including holding a 14-0 lead in the half, Navy did hold a brief fourth-quarter lead. The Navy went up on the Black Knights in the fourth quarter after a 41-yard touchdown run. It was the longest play of the day on either side. However, QB Ahmad Bradshaw led the Army down the field to score the game-winning touchdown on a nine-yard touchdown run with six minutes and with that, the Army beat Navy for the first time since 2001! By Paul W. Gillespie / Capital Gazette Happy Holidays from the Bulldog Battalion! 2

4 Contact Your Cadre L TC Folden L. Peterson Professor of Military Science fpeters2@scsu.edu Office: MSG Brent Garrett Senior Military Instructor b garrett@scsu.edu Office: CPT. Robbie Wilson Assistant Professor of Military Science rwilso14@scsu.edu Office: SFC Christopher Lewis Training and Operations NCOIC clewis14@scsu.edu Office: Mr. Anthony Watson Recruiting Operations Officer awatso9@scsu.edu Office: Ms. Theopia Deas Program HRA tdeas3@scsu.edu Office: Holiday Travel Safety Tips From The American Red Cross 1. Make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Fill your gas tank, check the air pressure in your tires and make sure you have windshield fluid. 2.Buckle up, slow down, don t drink and drive. 3.Avoid distractions such as cell phones don t text and drive. 4.Make frequent stops on long trips. If you re too tired to drive, stop and rest. 5.If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible. PLANES, TRAINS 1.It s flu season. If you ve been sick or been in contact with someone who is sick, consider postponing your trip. You could be contagious for a week before symptoms appear. 2.Remember that everything you touch has to be touched by someone else luggage handlers, etc. Handle your own belongings as much as possible. Wash your hands often with soap and water. 3.Carry hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes with you. You can use them to wash your hands or wipe down surfaces such as armrests. 4.Bring your own pillows and blankets they can act as a shield against the seat itself. 5.Avoid touching your face or eyes. If you have to cough or sneeze, do so into a tissue or your sleeve. 3

5 Keep Up With The Bulldog Battalion Upcoming Dates to Remember South Carolina State October 28 FRIDAY - A grade of WF will be awarded for course or University if withdrawn on or after this date November 1-14 TUESDAY-MONDAY Student Evaluation of Instructors November 1-Feb 3 TUESDAY-FRIDAY -Deadline -Late Graduation Application Fee for May 2017 November 8 TUESDAY Election Day NO CLASSES (STUDENTS ONLY) November 15 TUESDAY - Veterans Appreciation Day November SUNDAY-SUNDAY Thanksgiving Holidays - no Classes (STUDENTS ONLY) November 28 MONDAY - Classes Resume December 2 FRIDAY Last of Day of Classes December 5-10 MONDAY SATURDAY - Final Examination Period for all students December 13 TUESDAY Faculty post final grades via Web Claflin University November 8 - Tuesday - Election Day. Classes Suspended. University Closed. November 9 - Wednesday - University open/classes Resume. November Sunday-Sunday - Homecoming Week. November 18 - Friday - Presidential Scholarship Gala. November 19 - Saturday - Homecoming November 20 - Sunday - Founders Day Convocation. November 22 - Tuesday - Residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Holidays. November Wednesday Friday - Thanksgiving Holidays, Classes suspended. University closed. November 27 - Sunday - Residence Halls Reopen 1:00 p.m. November 28 - Monday - University open/classes resume. December 2 - Friday - Last day of class. December 5 - Monday - Reading Day December Tuesday-Saturday - Final Examinations for Undergraduates, Graduate students and Continuing and Professional Studies students. December 10 - Saturday - Residence Halls close for Christmas break at 6:00 p.m. (All Bulldog Battalion 4