Written by C/ Karynn Stewart (12/07/21) On 4 December, our Drill Team and Color Guard competed at Belleview High School. The Varsity 54 count team brought home 1st place trophies for Inspection, Regulation, and best commander. Color Guard competed in AFMAN and TC, getting 3rd place in Inspection and 2nd place in TC. The Varsity team competed against 4 other teams and Color Guard competed against 7 other teams and all placed.
Written by C/ Natalie Zarth (12/3/21) On December 2nd cadets had the opportunity to take a trip to I/ITSEC (interservice/industry training,simulation and education conference), while here they were able to see some of the upcoming technology and see what everything is like in first-hand view. Those who attended were able to ask about many fields of research and how it is used in the military and in normal daily life. In addition, they were able to find out how they could become involved in the types of careers featured and how they are used within the military.
Written by C/ Karynn Stewart (11/14/21) On the 13th of November, Cadets participated in the American Legion Challenge 22 Ruck Walk. Attendees walked 2.2 miles, starting at Veterans Memorial Park and through Downtown Winter Garden, to raise awareness for the 22 veterans that commit suicide everyday, due to Post Traumatic Stress. Not only is the walk used to raise awareness but it is also a fundraiser that has raised more and more money each year. This event brought in hundreds of people from the Winter Garden community that are dedicated to ensuring the healthy lives of our veterans.
Written by C/ Natalie Zarth (11/9/21) On the 4th of November, Cadets were able to help work the Dillard Street Elementary School festival. Attendees were able to help with games and give the elementary students prizes and help them with the doors. Some of the games available for attendees to play were bowling, ring toss, and many other things such as bounce houses! Once the festival concluded, cadets helped clean up and put everything away. Overall, the Cadets were able to help their community and provide a fun way to kick off the fall season.
Written by C/ Natalie Zarth (11/2/21) On the 30th October drill team members headed out to their first drill meet of the year. While there cadets who are part of the JV team had to do the 30 count drill sequence and be inspected, Color guard members also competed in AFMAN and TC. Both groups had the opportunity to participate in the IDR every thirty minutes. For the IDR, cadets were able to show off their stationary drill ability and the top three winners of each round were able to compete against all the IDR winners of the day to determine the top 10 in a large round between all the winners. West Orange ended up taking 4 first place trophies home for JV 30 count drill sequence, JV 30 count inspection, JV commander, and for color guard on AFMAN.
Written by C/ Natalie Zarth (11/1/21) Cadets were given the opportunity to assist Oakland Nature Preserve in their Halloween event across two days. Starting off on the 30th of October cadets were able to assist with setting up decorations such as organizing and lighting the jack-o lanterns along the ⅓ mile trail. On the second day, the cadets were able to help over 1400 people with taking photos and giving candy out. At the end of the event cadets were able to help guide attendees to the parking when it got too dark.
Written by C/ Natalie Zarth (11/1/21) On Saturday, October 23rd, cadets brought many assortments of food and games for everyone to take part in. There were games such as volleyball, football, tag, and soccer and many others. The unit picnic is an opportunity to get to know the other cadets and bond with the whole core. Not only was this an event for the cadets but this is an event for families too.
Written by C/ Natalie Zarth (10/25/21)
In the early morning of the 16th of October 2021, Cadets headed out to Kennedy Space Center While attending the event, cadets were able to observe rockets and other space vessels that were used at the beginning of space exploration. They also were able to learn more about those who were the first to explore in space. In addition, they were able to partake in simulators that show what it may have felt like to be one of those taking off into space. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt where they would look for specific information through Kennedy in order to win a prize. On the 30th of January 2021, cadets from the AFJROTC unit of West Orange High School attended the first drill meet of the year at Osceola High School. Cadets were able to come and observe what an official drill meet is like as well as what a trained team looks like in action. Cadets who attended observed the meet while also being treated to lunches after the demonstration.
What our veterans face overseas can be a bit much. Who knows what horrors they witnessed in combat? The mental toll war can take on someone is more than some people can comprehend.On average, twenty-two veterans will commit suicide per day. From the moment you get out of bed until the moment you are dozing off back to sleep, twenty-two more veterans would be dead. Challenge 22 is an annual local event held in downtown Winter Garden to raise awareness over this concerning statistic. It is an annual 2.2 mile walk to show that our community cares about our veterans and how they suffer. On the 14th of November, our cadets participated in the event to do our part in raising awareness for this cause.
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