Alexander Cougar Battalion Adopt a School Program  LTC Sharon Franklin  1SG Mark Arnold

Purpose  To provide information concerning the Alexander Cougar Battalion Adopt a School Program and to exchange ideas which will benefit both feeder school and JROTC cadets.

Mission  To train and educate JROTC cadets to act as mentors, tutors, and role models.  To build relationships with feeder schools and provide assistance in areas where cadets can make a difference in the life of middle/elementary school student.  To promote the JROTC program which places emphasis on LEADERSHIP, SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND CIVIL SERVICE.

Alexander HS JROTC Program  Program existence began Aug  FY projected count = 220 Cadets consisting of 40 seniors.  Program includes: - Raiders = Athletic Team - Color Guard = Ceremonial Posting of the Colors - Drill Team = Drill and Ceremony, Rifle Precision Movements - Community Service = Service Leaning, Volunteering - Adopt a School = Junior Achievement Prog ram

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Adopt A School Program  Hallway Poster = Include JROTC program summary photos and brochures  Color Guard = Cadets provide posting of the colors services at various events (Pass the torch ceremony)  Field Day = Cadets can provide school activities to possibly include laser tag/rock wall events with the assistance of the National Guard.

Adopt A School Program  Take over physical education class for a day.  Get involved with any high school pre- course scheduling assemblies/programs.  Adopt a student/students for a day.

Conclusion Here in the AHS Cougar Battalion we turn students into leaders. Every cadet is taught a sense of positive self concept, and learns the importance of selfless service and physical training. By teaching leadership we “motivate young people to be better citizens.”