McKinley High School Army JROTC Spring 2018 Newsletter March April Last Day of Classes 11 Jun Graduation Date 22 June JROTC Supports the MS Walk at Canal side on Cinco De Maya see page 4. Raiders compete at Camp Pioneer. Page 3. The Cadet Social held 27 February was a huge success! See all those that received recognition inside. Page 5 Table of Contents TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY! Ms. Pope and many of the other Teachers at McKinley HS were greeted by the Donate Life Club and the JROTC. See more page 2. Recent Activities pg 2 Community Service Corner Raiders pg 3 Cadets of the Month pg 5 Dining Out pg 5 Honorary Colonel pg 8 Cadet survey results pg 9 Upcoming Events Calendar pg 10 Staff Notes pg 11 Cadet Corner pg 15 1
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED Donate Life Club earned the Pints for Success Recognition at Ally s Rally in downtown Buffalo on 24 March. Although we weren t present to be acknowledged our contributions were announced and our Unyts coordinator was there to receive our certificate for our efforts to raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye, tissue and blood donations. Our McKinley Donate Life Club teamed with other JROTC cadets to recognize all the Teachers, staff and assistants on Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday 8 May. As a Random Act of Kindness / Teacher Appreciation Day Event cadets the Donate Life team put together care packets with trinkets, pens and customized note pads with their names to welcome and hand to teachers as they entered school for the day. JROTC Cadets handed out water bottles to the staff and assistants who support our teachers every day. Donate Life Club continued to stay engaged with the Blue Green day Desk 13 Apr and continues to plan for upcoming events such as the next Unyts Blood Drive they plan to conduct this summer on 3 August in competition with Hutch Tech s Donate Life Club. Our goal is; to not only outperform Hutch Tech, but to collect over 33 Units of Blood and Save over 100 lives with our efforts. 2
RAIDERS COMPETITON 5 May at Camp Pioneer in Angola NY. The Mack Battalion had 16 dedicated cadets come to practice every morning at 0645-0715 to exercise and strengthen their bodies for the events. The Raiders Competition consisted of 3 events this year, the Team Physical Fitness Test (Push up, Sit-Ups and 1-mile run), 100lb litter Rescue carry, and the 1-rope Bridge event. Although our McKinley team did not place in any of the events, we learned the rules of engagement and demonstrated a tremendous amount of effort while having a lot of fun competing. All but 2 members of the team who are graduating will be back next year and are already making plans to improve to win a trophy. All Seven Raider teams from 4 Schools pose together. Dunkirk HS (2), Hutch Tech (2) McKinley (2) and South Park 3
CADET CHALLENGE All cadets will participate in the Cadet Physical Fitness Challenge and give their best efforts below is the chart to achieve National Fitness Award. MS WALK JROTC Supports the MS Walk. The annual Walk MS Buffalo helps raise money for life-changing research and services. This year the walk raised more than $250,000 and counting. MS affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. Rates in Western New York are double the National Average. JROTC supports with clean up, ushering, food prep and serving those who participate in the MS Walk. 4
APRIL CADET OF THE MONTH As voted by the Command and Staff members Cadet Puran Gurung has been selected as the April Cadet of the Month! CDT Gurung is an active participant of JROTC who shows that extra effort we need in this battalion. He is currently the S1 assistant; He helps our Primary S1 with Drill attendance. He is also an active member in our morning Raiders and Drill practices. The Command and Staff believe that he exceeds our expectations for any LET 1 that choose to participate in this program. DINING OUT 2018 The 2018 JROTC Dining Out was a huge success. Held at the Classic V banquet facility on Niagara Falls Blvd we had an excellent meal and great view of the festivities. Parent, Guests, Teachers all had a great time hearing from the Senior Cadets and congratulating those cadets that earned awards. Superior Cadet. Nominated by the SAI and AI for consistent achievement in the JROTC Program throughout the year at their LET level. LET 1 Dane, Bar LET 2 Toe, Melverlyn LET 3 Paw Htoo, November LET 4 Cuevas, Christopher Sons of the American Revolution ROTC & JROTC Recognition Program. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the citizensoldier, exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days Award Recipient: Alejandro, Georgie 5
Daughters of the American Revolution The DAR Youth Citizenship Medal (formerly Good Citizenship Medal) was established to foster among schoolchildren a greater appreciation of the qualities of citizenship Americans must possess if our country is to remain sovereign and independent. This medal is presented to a student who exemplifies the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism Award Recipient: Negron, Mirelys American Legion Awards. We are fortunate to have to local American Legion posts support our JROTC Efforts and each provide two separate awards for Military Excellence and Scholastic Achievement. Award Recipients: Military Excellence McCoy, Branden Lay, Kan Scholastic Achievement Cho, Khin Pierre, Gerald Scottish Rite of Free Mason Commencing in 1998 and approved by the Assistant Secretary of Defense, the Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, initiated a program of recognition for outstanding Junior ROTC students. This initiative recognizes high school youth enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) unit for their scholastic excellence and patriotic Americanism efforts Award Recipient: Vasquez, Milagro Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) JROTC Medal It is a nonprofit organization that advocates for a strong national defense, but is politically nonpartisan. The association supports government policies that benefit military members and their families. Its membership is made up of active duty, retired, and former commissioned officers and warrant officers from the uniformed services of the United States. Award Recipient: Ermol, S Coast Guard Core Value Medal. The Coast provides their values medal to JROTC cadets that demonstrate the character morals and ethics that exemplify the standards of conduct and code of ethics to stand out in the US Coast Guard. Award Recipients: Kyaw, A-Kar Barnes, Savanah 6
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) The Military Order of the World War was created in 1919 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing as a fraternity for American military officers coming out of the Great War. Two decades later, when the USA became involved in WWII the organization name was pluralized to its current title of Military Order of the World Wars. Though the Order's title has not changed since 1945, it remains a current officer's society welcoming new qualified members in current military service and has members from the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, and peacetime service. Award Recipient: Say, December National Sojourners Award The National Sojourners award recognizes a LET 2 or 3 cadets annually who contributes the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the Corps of Cadets and on campus. The award consists of a bronze medal and a ribbon. AMVETS Mission Statement: To enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy and services. Award Recipient: Ermol, S National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 Dedicated to serving the "fraternal interests of women whose lineal ancestors served in the civil government, the army or the navy of the United States" between 1784 and 1815. It is a "volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving and increasing knowledge of the history of the American people Award Recipient: Paw Htoo, Paw Award Recipient: Hawkins, Breanna American Veterans (AMVETS) medal AMVETS (American Veterans) is the nation s most inclusive congressionally chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans. AMVETS is open to and fighting for all who honorably served in the United States military, including the Reserve and Guard. With more than 250,00 members nationwide, we are veterans serving veterans. 7
HONORARY COLONEL Each year McKinley High School JROTC cadets select an administrator, teacher, staff member or member of the community to serve as our honorary colonel. The purpose of this is to honor a person who exemplifies the goals of the JROTC battalion and has contributed to student development in a significant way. This year s honorary colonel is Mr. William C. Cobb Jr. Cobb was born in Orlando, Florida. He is an honorably discharged, veteran of the U.S Army (1962-65) Where he accomplished recognition as Solider of the year In 1963; A former deputy sheriff in Orange County in Orlando, Florida. 8
CADET FEEDBACK SURVEY RESULTS Prior to the spring break cadets that were present for class were provided the opportunity to complete a survey form. The following is a summary of the comments from that survey. Survey Sample The Following question was asked of all surveyed students. Are the Battalion Musters effective and worthwhile? The Following question was asked of returning students only. Are you for or Against everyday JROTC Curriculum? Those who attended the Dining-Out Response to Returning to Classic V next year. TOP Five Aspects of JROTC that are liked by Cadets are: - Teamwork and Camaraderie with other Cadets - Drill Practices - Life skills and Leadership - Battalion Musters - Learning about the Military Least Liked aspects of the JROTC Program: - Nothing I don t like about the program (20%) - Wear of the Uniform / Inspections - Essays - Classwork, tests and quizzes - Public Speaking - Map Reading 9
THE MONTHS AHEAD 10
STAFF NOTES S-1: ADMIN-PERSONNEL section is responsible for all individual record keeping. Ensures every cadet is accounted in JUMS, tracks events, ribbons and awards, promotions, and Cadet Challenge results. CPT Khin Cho No Gains or Losses this month. The following events have been updated in JUMS this month: One Rope Bridge 05 May Raider Events 16 Cadets N-3-14 Raiders Ribbon Rescue Carry 05 May Raider Events 16 Cadets N-3-14 Raiders Ribbon Team PT competition 05 May Raider Events 16 Cadets N-3-14 Raiders Ribbon Teachers Desk 28 Apr Community Support 8 Cadets N-4-4 Citizenship Bflo History Museum 24 Apr Color Guard 6 Cadets N-3-6 Color Guard River Keepers 21 Apr Com Svc Envir Cleanup 20 Cadets N-4-4 Citizenship St. Lukes Mission 14 Apr Com Svc Asst to Indiv 16 Cadets N-4-4 Citizenship East High School CG 24 Mar Color Guard 4 Cadets N-3-6 Color Guard Cadet Dining Out 23 Mar Formal Events Dining Out 93 Cadets The Following Cadets have been updated in JUMS for Promotion: Captain Toe, Melverlyn First Sergeant Kyaw, Akar Paw Htoo,Paw Sergeant First Class Dane, Bah Htoo, Sher Tha Yu Meh, Bu Ochi, Saperiano St Jean, Michael Staff Sergeant Biswa, Laxuman Biswa, Ram Gurung, Puran Staff Sergeant (cont d) Lwin, Kaung Mistretta, Nicholas Oliva, Maxx Paw, Decamber Paw, He Nay Thaw Quenga, Ryan R Reh, Koe Scales Rakim Soe Doe Valentin Elliott Perez-Garcia Betzaida Corporal Torres Anthony Congratulations for all your hard work! We are currently looking for additional S1 assistant to help with our duties. Those interest please contact the S1 (CPT Cho) or the XO (MAJ Lay). 11
S2 update: INTEL and SECURITY section is responsible for identifying the effects of weather, sensitive items accountability such as drill rifles. Also tracks individual student Demerit status and their overall marking period averages for academic probation. CPT November Paw Htoo The current rifle inventory was complete 18 April with COL Ricchiazzi. The next inventory is scheduled in MAY with MSG Dugan WEATHER IMPACT PROJECTION Weather Impact on Training is Low to Moderate, The weather weather ahead holds some raining days but overall warming trend and ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Excellent time of year to conduct the Cadet Challenge and JCLC. HONOR ROLL Betzaida, Perez-Garcia Carolyn, Tinklepaugh Christopher, Cuevas Day, Sit December, Paw Freddy, Fikiri Julian, Jesse Kaleena, Kenner Kamaria, Abernathy Kan, Lay Kaycee, Kleinbach Khin, Cho Lal, Par Lar, Paw Laxuman, Biswa Lee, Meh Ma Ri, Ta Malak, Alazawi Melverlyn, Toe Milagro, Vasquez Mirelys, Negron- Laureano Moo Law, Htoo Nahida, Akhtur Natalie, Semidey Omar, Pizarro Paw, Paw Htoo Ram, Biswa Savanah, Barnes Shana, Namenek Yin Senai, Son Yovanna, Maldonado 12
MERIT ROLL Alexandra, Velazquez Anthony, Torres Au Ler Yer, Paw Breanna, Miller Brianna, Difo Bu, Meh Day Yar, Paw December, Say Divine, Tamali Doe, Soe Eh Kpaw, Lay Georgie, Alejandro Gerald, Pierre Ghadeer, Mohammed Innocent, Kalombo Koe, Reh Maxx, Oliva May T Say, Oo Mia, Richardson Michael, St Jean November, Paw Htoo Paola, Paneto-Lopez Puran, Gurung Reya, Chhetri Ryan, Miller Sandrie, Nyiraneza Saperiano, Ochi Shakila, Brinson Shamila, Shabani Skyler, Ermol Su, Reh ACADEMIC PROBATION / ASSISTANCE The Following individuals are in serious jeopardy of failure and need to seek immediate assistance. If you do not know what that requires please seek MSG Dugan and COL Ricchiazzi ASAP. 901011411 901010769 901015651 900441131 901005891 900445080 901005000 901002273 901029166 901006031 901246198 901035856 JROTC averages continue to surpass the school average, but that should be no surprise. Cadets are expected to do the right thing ALL the time, that means showing respect to teachers and others, staying out of the halls when they should be in class, completing homework assignments, staying off the Do Not Admit list, In or Out of School suspension and most of all Paying for their future now by working on their grades, doing their homework and being the best version of themselves they can be. Those who can t show respect or give that effort will find themselves on a path far more destructive than productive (and out of the program). Hats off in salute of your efforts! 13
S-3: OPERATIONS AND TRAINING section coordinates and tracks all JROTC events and activities. Responsible for running planning meetings, coordinating community service events and training schedules. 1 March is Training week 26. We have published Training Schedules through week 28, 14 weeks of the year remaining. THE UNIT REPORT STATUS. At the completion of our Cadet Challenge we will have maxed out our Unit Status Report and completed the required number of Competitive Events, Formal Events, Color Guards, Community Services, Service Learning and JCLC(from last year) activities. MAJ Milagro Vasquez S-4 : LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY section forecasts all uniform and equipment requirements and ensures adequate supplies are on hand and available to conduct our mission. We are approaching the end of the School year and the time to collect your uniforms is fast approaching. You are responsible for the care and up-keep of the uniform and are expected to return the Jacket, Pants and shirt in reasonable condition beginning 29 MAY. CPT Mirelys Negron Both MSG Dugan and COL Ricchiazzi are grading your promptness in returning their uniforms dropping your grade every day you forget to return your issue. If you expect to be a returning cadet we will bag and tag your issue separately so that we may send it out for dry cleaning and return to you upon return to school in September. 14
S-5 : PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER supports all media issues. The PAO is responsible for promoting a truthful and positive image of the program by documenting and sharing all the activities and events supported by the JROTC. This includes media released to local newspapers, radio and TV. Taking pictures of JROTC supported events and creating storyboards, developing newsletters and distributing to faculty, cadets, parents and other interested parties. CPT Zsakia Atkinson As the Battalion Public Affairs Officer I publish the Newsletter and put together the Cadet Corner! Enjoy. CADET CORNER I like learning about topics in the military that I can connect to everyday Shakila Brinson LET 1 This program motivates me in my life everday Bah Dan LET 1 This program helps me to improve myself Puran Gurung LET1 Being able to meet new people Kaleena Kenner LET 1 The hope of teaching me confidence and self-control Rahma Maalim LET 1 JROTC is fun learning and helping me to become mature Au Ler Yer Paw LET 1 I want to experience more things in this program Day Yar Paw LET 1 I want to become a leader from this program Omar Pizarro LET 1 I honestly don t feel like I m putting enough effort to be in JROTC this year, but I want to do better next year Tenasjha Quarles LET 1 I want to help cadets become leaders, and more productive citizens Ryan Quenga LET 1 It motivates me December Say LET 1 It s a way to discipline cadets Rakim Scales LET 1 I want to be a leader in the battalion Anthony Torres LET 1 I m returning to JROTC next year to learn more Elliott Valentin LET 1 Teaches us a lesson Lawrence Williams LET 1 It limits the dead weight in the program Malak Alazawi LET 2 It cleans out the disruptive people and separates us from the whole school Savanah Barnes LET 2 This program is honestly one of the best programs I ve been involved in Breanna Hawkins LET 2 It s a fun program and I want to achieve my goal in JROTC Yovanna Maldonado LET 2 It keeps cadets on track and doing the right thing Poala Paneto LET 2 If we don t have demerits JROTC can fall apart and demerits can keep JROTC working well Decamber Paw LET 2 I feel the demerit system works best for LET 1s to keep them in check Betzaida M. Perez LET 2 I see potential in this program and would like to be a part of its improvement Melverlyn Toe LET 2 I feel like if we didn t have it a lot of students that skip and come late, get in trouble etc. would still be in the program Milagro Vasquez LET 3 If there is dead weight it is easier to recognize Skyler Ermol LET 3 It motivates young cadets, and it takes the bad heads out Ochi 15