Richards NJROTC Bulldog Company

Bulldog Company Chain of Command SNSI: Commander Groters NSI: Chief Reynolds Company Commander: Randy Flaherty Executive Officer: Kylla Pate Command Senior Chief: Michael Marlow Operations Officer: Thomas Barnes Administrative Officer: Alex Gorobets Supply Officer: Timothy Doran Public Affairs Officer: Angeles Ochoa- Raya Maintenance Officer: Craig Buckner

Bulldog Company- Platoons Honor Platoon- “ Honor is the reward of virtue” - Platoon leader: Cadet PO2 Matas Leskauskus - Platoon Guide: Cadet SN Michael Johnson Courage Platoon- “ The courage to go above and beyond” - Platoon Leader: Cadet ENS Alex Lorenz - Platoon Guide: Cadet PO3 Brian Ramsaran Commitment Platoon- “ When all else fails, Commitment doesn’t” - Platoon Leader: Cadet ENS Alex Villafuerte - Platoon Guide: Cadet PO3 Quamaria Covington Integrity Platoon - “When challenges arise, we do the right thing” - Platoon Leader: Cadet LTjg Donald Jones - Platoon Guide: Cadet PO2 Josh Kamba

Unit Enrollment (1 Oct 2011) School enrollment: 1706 Unit Unit enrollment: 131 Unit Male: School 910 Unit- 85 Unit Female: School 796 Unit- 46 Minority school enrollment: 785 Minority unit enrollment: (1 Oct 2012) School enrollment: 1678 Unit Unit enrollment: 134 Unit- Male: School 894 Unit- 85 Unit Female: School 784 Unit- 49 Minority school enrollment: 780 Minority unit enrollment: 71

Goals Goals Set in 2011 Increase unit size by 10% Raise a total of $10,000 Place 2 nd or higher in a JROTC competition Participate in: 5 Drill Meets,3 Air Rifle events 2 PT Competitions, 3 Orienteering events Goal Progress Unit size increased by 21% $9950+ in fundraiser 1 st place Overall in Bloom Trail PT competition 1 st place Unarmed IDR Drill at Zion Benton

Goals Goals Set in 2012 Increase unit participation Raise a total of $10,000 Place in: 5 Drill Meets,3 Air Rifle events 2 PT Competitions, 3 Orienteering events Goal Progress Unit participation increased 10% Upcoming fundraiser in 2013 Tied in 1 st place Overall in Bloom Trail PT competition Westinghouse Drill Meet: 2 nd place Personal Inspection 1 st place Unarmed IDR Drill at Zion Benton 3 rd place Orienteering Winter Fun Run 2 individual medal award winners in Area 3 Air Rifle Championship 2 nd Place Overall at Beach Games 2012

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments Distinguished Unit Award Unit Achievement Award (2 years) Most improved NJROTC Unit Area 3 (2011) Competition Tied for 1 st place overall at Bloom Trail PT competition 1 st place Unarmed IDR Drill at Zion Benton Drill meet Westing House Drill Meet: 2 nd place Personnel Inspection 1 st place in District 218 air rifle competition (May 2012) 5 of 8 cadets posted personal best at Area 3 Air Rifle Competition 3 rd place Orienteering Winter Fun Run

Drill/ Extracurricular The purpose of drill and other activities is to engage cadets in meaningful and developmental activities to improve self discipline and unit cohesiveness. Richards NJROTC adheres to this standard. Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams Practice daily, compete in competition, and march in parades. Air Rifle Team District air rifle championship team Competed in Ohio Area 3 air rifle competition. 5 personal bests. Competed in East Aurora Classic. Two personal bests. High score to date. (440) Orienteering Team 2 nd place finish at Bloomfield orienteering competition 1 st place individual finish at Harms Woods Orienteering competition 3 rd place Orienteering Winter Fun Run Academic team Advance to 2 nd round

Community Service “ The connection and relationship with the community that develops from community service adds an invaluable layer to education.” Community service Wolfe Wildlife Preserve clean up Leaf Raking project for the city of Oak Lawn helping out the school (open house, registration, Career day) $500 check to Wounded Heroes Foundation (2011) Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade Color Guards for various community events for Veterans Day, 9-11, etc. Compassion Make a difference fundraiser for Anthony Toledo Honor Flight Chicago (2 times 2012)

Bulldog company has made an impact in the school and the community NJROTC cadets set the standard for behavior and discipline in the school Cadets assume leadership positions in JROTC, the school, and the community. Such roles include: Peer Mediation President and Vice President Spanish Honors Society President of Aviation Club Varsity Speech Team Members

Fulfilling a Purpose The HLR NJROTC program is fulfilling its purpose of bettering cadets, the school, and the community. “ Members of JROTC exhibit the qualities and core values that we all aspire to live by. Their dedication and willingness to serve others, contributes to the success of Richards High School. They are role models and an inspiration to their fellow students. I firmly believe we are a better school because of them.” John Hallberg (principal)

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