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JROTC Sponsor the HHS Students of the Month Plaque


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ROTC Sponsors Student of the Month Plaque

The Harrison High School Marine Corps JROTC program is sponsoring a plaque for Students of the Month. The wood, plaque, metal plates and graphics have been bought by the JROTC program through our fundraising funds. A special Thank You goes out to Mr. Wood and his students in Wood Shop who helped make the plaques and made it possible for JROTC to sponsor the Student of the Month Program. The Student of the Month plaque is in the display case outside the auditorium. Every month when new students are selected their names will go on a new plate with the month they were selected. When the plaque becomes full with the year's Student's of the Month the plaque will be moved to the to the display case next to the current year plaque. The JROTC is very proud of there involvement with the student of the month program and plan to support this for years to come. Please come and see their accomplishment.

article by Cadet Niki Avery


JROTC sponsors new plaque for HHS Students of the Month


 

Shooting Competition


Harrison High School ROTC Shooting Competition

            The Harrison High School Marine Corps JROTC shooting team has currently  competed against other JROTC shooting teams in a national and regional Marksmanship competition.  The team consists of Tiffany Allen, Niki Avery, Micheal Torr and Russell Taylor.  Together they managed to place 9th  of the 35 teams in the  regional competition.  With an over all score of 909, and took 47th place out of the 177 MCJROTC teams in the nation.  Each of the shooters did their best and some of them managed to get some awards.  T. Allen took 55th out of the 1,209 shooters, had a score of 228, and she took home an Expert badge.  M. Torr took 195th, had a score of 228, and he scored an Expert shooting badge,  N. Avery had an overall score of 215, she took 307th place and was awarded a Sharpshooter badge.  R. Taylor took 335th place with a score of 213, and for his score, he was awarded a Sharpshooter badge.  The group did excellent for their first competition.

Article by: Cory Dorman
 


 

 

TOYS FOR TOTS BENEFIT
BASKETBALL GAME

 

 
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     On Saturday, Dec. 6, at Harrison High School, the staff took on members of the school’s JROTC and representatives from the Marine Corps in a charity basketball game. This annual event, sponsored by the Toys for Tots, the H.H.S Cheerleaders and the H.H.S, National Honor Society attracted many visitors. Guests had the option to donate a small toy as payment for the game, or pay five dollars. The tables in the annex to the gym were filled with donations from the community. The entire left side of the gymnasium was packed with spectators. Even the high school cheerleaders participated in the event. Half of the girls cheered for the Marines, and the others rooted on the H.H.S staff. The game featured two-twenty minute halves and was officiated by two  High School Varsity basketball players, Blake Allison and A.J. Lavigne. “The community was supportive,” said Major Spurlock of the JROTC. “They donated six to eight bags of toys, and donations were over $400.00 dollars.” Through an amazing underdog act, with only four seconds left, Varsity Basketball coach Joe Ashcroft shot a three-point basket at the buzzer, leading the teacher’s victory overall. “It was a good game; probably the best toys for tot’s game we have had in years,” Joey began. “You always have fun, it was for a good cause ... coach Prelipp told me to get down and set up in the corner and he would push it down as hard as he could, and it just worked out for us” In the first half, Harrison High Band teacher Joe Hellberg and a representative from the Marines set up to take the tip off. The marines received the ball and the game had begun.

     The young Marine who had taken the tip off was the first one to score, and he successfully sunk a three-pointer for the visiting team. Soon after, Jamie Lipvosky, of the science department, put numbers on the board for the teachers as he also made a three-point basket. After more scoring from both sides, the teachers decided to call a time out. Following the break, Luke Prelipp a Harrison graduate and a frequent substitute teacher joined the game. Not long afterward, he too began racking up the points for the staff.

     The first half proved successful for the staff as they managed to gain a slight lead over their opponents, 26-21. The end of the half also marked the visit of a special someone native to this time of year. That’s right, it was Mr. St. Nick himself who came to pick up all of the toys. The cheerleaders gathered all of the children into the drama room, where they lined up to confess their desires to the man in red.

     Once the game resumed, the marines were hot on the staff tail, leaving it too close to call, right to the very end. With only fourteen seconds left in the game, the marines called a timeout, with the score teachers 50 marines 49. Would the Marines make up their one point deficit or will the teachers manage to keep control? After the timeout, Master Sergeant Mark Carlstrom from the H.H.S JROTC, is fouled and goes to the line for the marines with only four seconds left! The suspense hangs the crowd by a thread as they wait for the shot.  Mark made the first basket, tying the score 50-50. With one shot left this could make it for the Marines or push the game into overtime. The staff calls a timeout, to strategize. After the game resumes, Mark returns to the line to try for the one extra point. He misses the shot and the staff take off like rockets to the other end of the court, as the clock counts down...3, Ashcroft prepares for the shot...2, the ball is in the air, and finally the buzzer and the three point shot is successful and the crowd goes wild! “It was fun, its all about the kids, for Toys for Tots it’s for charity,” said Luke Prelipp (The H.H.S Varsity Girls Basketball coach) “It doesn’t matter who wins.... this game is always fun.” Major Spurlock noted that, “The community enjoys it and its good for Toys for Tots and it is nice to see the community’s support in these tough economic times ... it was a very successful night for Harrison High School and the Toy for Tots Program.”

By Jon Haley

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(thanks to S. Cuvelier for the Photos)

 

The 2008 Marine Corp Birthday Ball
Marines are 233 Years Old!

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     On the 7th day of November, 2008, the Harrison High School Marine Corps JROTC held the Marine Corps ball in the drama room at the High School. The ball was held to celebrate the 233rd Birthday of the Marine Corps. There was a social hour that lasted from 5:30 to 6 o’clock p.m. where people were free to talk to each other and look at the decorations that some of the cadets set up before hand.

     After the social hour was finished, the Birthday ceremony began with a color guard and a cake detail. N. Avery, C. Dorman, D. Sexton and M. Reynolds were the Cadets who proceeded in the color guard to present the Colors for the National Anthem. A. Dorman, T. Falin, J. Sperry, T. Allen and A. Bower were the Cadets who guided the Birthday cake in front of Major Keith Spurlock USMC (retired) and Former Corporal John Smith who was the guest of honor that night. After the color guard and cake detail had done what they had to do, Mr. Smith took some time to tell everyone about his experiences in the Marine Corps, Korean War and the influence it has had on his life. He was very proud to be the guest of honor for our Birthday Ball.

     After everyone had settled down, supper was served, and at 7:30 everyone had the chance to dance and have a little fun before making their trips home. A great time was had by all.

Cadet Niki Avery and Cadet Cory Dorman
 

JROTC Fall Community Service Activities


     The Harrison High School Marine Corps JROTC program participates in a variety of activities and civic services within their community. In the 2008-2009 school year, the cadets have already participated in many color guards starting of with the July 4th parade. A majority of opportunities come up for cadets to sign-up for civic services. Some of them include: Football field clean-up after a home game.

     Helping the Lions Club set out the Fall displays at various businesses through out Harrison. Helping Veterans and the Elderly. As the school year goes on many cadets look forward to the different opportunities that help the community prosper.

The photo below is only some of the Cadets that have participated in community service events so far this year. We are very proud of our JROTC.

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(Cadets from left to right) N. Avery, N. Tessner, D. Krchmar, A. Bower, D. Sexton, R. Taylor, C. Dorman, S. Spurlock, M. Spurlock, (front row) D. Battles, M. Renolds, J. Thompson, T. Adams, K. Couture, A. Ayers, T. Taylor.

Cadets, Niki Avery & Cory Dorman

 

TRIP TO QUANTICO, VIRGINIA  

     On the morning of Monday, May 26th, 24 students in Harrison High Schools Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps were starting their summer vacation with an early wake up. They were to leave the High School at seven AM for an orientation trip to Quantico, Virginia. Due to a slight transportation mix up, they departed on their 13 hour trip at five PM and arrived in Quantico at 8:45AM on Tuesday, May 27th. After settling into their rooms at Harper Hall, the cadets visited the National Museum of Marine Corps History where they were able to see the second flag raised on Iwo Jima, different planes that were once flown in combat, and watch short movies about the Marine Corps and how the different battles and wars they have fought in affected themselves, the loved ones back home, and even the economy.

     The following day everyone ate a light breakfast, they were headed to the Marine base in Quantico to do some physical training. After splitting into two groups and doing their daily stretches the cadets went for a three mile run on an endurance trail. At the end of the run, all of the cadets knew why the 'Yellow Brick Road' is held in such high esteem, it was a section of the course painted yellow that was rocky, rough, steep, and one heck of a workout. After a half hour of sit ups, push ups, and jumping jacks, the students ate chow and headed to the firing range.

     On the range, everyone was instructed on range safety, the first rule; 'Every weapon should be treated as if it is loaded.' was drilled into their heads. They were then split into different groups, the first group took the firing line with their own coach (a member of the Marine Corps Rifle Team) and shot M-16 A2's, the second group headed down to the butts where they marked the targets being shot at (the students were below the targets in a man made dugout, to insure their safety). As a souvenir for their first time on a Marine firing range, each cadet was allowed to take home one casing from a round that had been shot. When the bus full of students arrived back to their rooms, they were able to hang out and relax in the rec. room where they could play video games, watch television, and play an intense game of pool.

     Thursday was by far the most busy day of the week. The first stop of the day took the well behaved students and chaperone, Sue Cuvelier to the Arlington National Cemetery. The group was able to witness the changing of guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, take a walk through the 'Custis-Lee Mansion' or Arlington House, and see the Eternal Flame at former President, John F. Kennedy's grave. The next stop was Washington D.C! Ten students were lucky enough to be offered free tickets to go up in the Washington Monument. The view was amazing and stretched approximately 30-40 miles out. The next stop was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the students had only ever seen 'The Wall' in photographs and were surprised to see just how many people had given their lives to ensure that we are safe. From there, the cadets followed Msgt. Carlstrom and Maj. Spurlock to the Lincoln Memorial where they saw the amazing Reflection Pool glittering in the afternoon sun and the 175 ton, 19 ft. tall statue of our 16th President Abraham Lincoln. The group also visited the Jefferson Memorial and National World War II Memorial. The last stop of the day was in front of the White House. Here, most of the students came face to face with the first protestors they have ever seen. The day ended with a time to relax around the pool and a couple games of pool basketball and cards.

     The 24 students, two teachers, and chaperone all agreed that this whole experience was an amazing one. For many, it was a first and maybe a last chance that was worth the early morning wake ups and crazy room partners. The trip was a total blow out and could not have gone any smoother. From us to You...OohRah!

Cadet 1st Lt. Dorman
Amanda Dorman

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Photos courtesy S. Cuvelier

 

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