West Johnston High School Army ROTC is conducting Operation Change a Life to benefit the local battered and abused women of Johnston County. We are working in conjunction with Harbor House to assist these women in need. These women have been trough a lot mentally, physically or both and so have their kids. If you have any items that you can donate, either new or gently used, we would greatly appreciate it. Monetary donation are helpful too. We are looking for the following items, (and anything else you could think of): Diapers Cleaning supplies light bulbs personal care products bed linens and towels Kitchen utensils Dishes, pot and pans furniture new toys cars Gift certificates to area businesses PLease contact myself by phone, email or PM...I will also be at the Festival when West Johnston AJROTC Color Guard opens the festivities (insert shameless plug here that my Kiddo is the commander) or Col.Singleton at West Johnston High at 934-7333 You may also drop stuff off at West Johnston High and tell them it is for Operation Change a Life by the AJROTC. Tell them I sent ya...
I applaud these kids who are doing somehting positive for their community, with so little fanfare. You folks ROCK!
THank you thank you....Every little bit helps. They are happy to take any "extras" you may have as well as any services you wish to donate from a business. Everyday you pick up the paper and read about someone getting murdered by someone they "loved." Too many women get out with only their kids and the clothes on their backs. THank you for the kudos for the kids. They have also gone to nursing homes in the area, helped feed the homeless, and done yard cleanups for those who couldn't do it themselves. The goal is to help the community. THese kids also have fun by performing in drill meets, exercise/sports competitions, parades, and field trips. The more you put into this program the more you get out.
Peps, Agreed. My son was in JRTOC all 4 years of high school. And the mission of JROTC is to make good Citizens, not recruit the kids. H6
I don't know of a link off the top of my head, but I may find one yet. Kiddo loves it. they are a great group of kids and they pledge to keep up grades and on good behavior. We have had a few here and there who joined just because someone made them or they thought it was an easy A. Didn't always work out for them...lol. We have also had a few kicked out of ROTC because they would not follow and respect the rules. The Col. doesn't take no bunk. These kids usualy keep themselves very disciplined. I am proud of them. And especially proud of my Color Guard Commander...my kiddo.
As an active parent supporter of my son's JROTC funstions, I was able to observe how they interacted. Most times, their self discipline was notches above the average student. The Instructors advised each new class that whether or not they were in uniform, that the school knew who was in JROTC, and expected their behavior and grades to reflect such. The cadets set great examples. There was only an Army program there, and they were limited to X number of students. Rarely was a cadet removed during the school year. If they developed less than desireable habits, attitudes, etc, they were simply not allowed to enter the next year. The program was a Honor Unit w/ DIstinction for many years running. My "bonus" son (son's best friend) chose to enlist rather than enter college, splitting up the dynaimc duo for the first time in 7 years. Son, Ryan, is in college in Florida. "Bonus" son, Tony is downrange and just recently extended over there. As a result of his JROTC expereince, Tony entered as an E-3. On the E-5 list now, so I'd say that they both benefitted from the JROTC opportunties, and have used what they learned.
