JROTC CADETS AT MOUNT MIGUEL & GROSSMONT HIGH SCHOOLS HONOR VETERANS IN SERIES OF EVENTS
November 4, 2014 (Spring Valley)–Veterans were remembered with honor on the morning of Monday, November 3, as the JROTC Program at Mount Miguel High School held its 25th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Principal Steve Coover and retired JROTC Instructor Major John Bachmann were joined by parents and staff who witnessed the ceremony as more than 200 JROTC Cadets honored military personnel who have served our country throughout history. The morning ceremony began with Cadet Battalion Executive Officer Karlyle Laraya introducing the key leaders of the battalion and their companies, and she delivered a brief message on the significance of this important day. She addressed the crowd with a message that from the first battle of the American Revolution to our ongoing war against terrorism in conflicts around the globe, and in humanitarian missions at home and abroad, our veterans have saved countless lives. Their determination and readiness to go where they are needed are compelling symbols of liberty, justice and hope for freedom all over the world. The program also included the Corps of Cadets conducting ceremonial procedures and marching in formation. The Flag Detail raised the flag in conjunction with the playing of Reveille, which was followed by the National Anthem. “To all our service members, past and present, whether far from home or here in the United States, we thank you for your countless contributions and selfless sacrifices,” a press release issued by the Grossmont Union High School District states. In further JROTC news, the Grossmont High School NJROTC program is also actively involved in a local event to honor our veterans this weekend. On November 8, a Grossmont Color Guard Team will participate in honoring the United States Marine Corps in a celebration of the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps at the El Cajon VFW Post. Also, on Sunday, November 16, Grossmont Cadets will volunteer in support of the Silver Strand Half Marathon, in which many veterans participate annually. Printer-friendly version
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HONOR VETERANS
November 10, 2011 (Spring Valley)–Veterans were remembered with honor on the morning of Wednesday, November 9, as the Mount Miguel High School JROTC held its 22nd Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony. More than 175 JROTC Cadets participated in the ceremony honoring all military personnel who have served our country throughout history. The ceremony began at 6:40 a.m. It included the raising of the flag, and playing of the National Anthem by the school band. The Corps of Cadets conducted appropriate ceremonial procedures, marched in formation and the Flag Detail raised the flag in conjunction with the playing of Reveille. A special guest in attendance, Frank Wada, a World War II veteran, was also recognized. He was a member of the 2nd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 42nd Infantry Regiment. Wada, a Japanese-American, is one of the few survivors remaining from this voluntary unit out of the internment camp in Arizona. “As we celebrate the contribution of our veterans, we also take this opportunity to salute and honor the soldiers serving in the military today,” said Catherine Martin, spokesperson for the Grossmont Union High School District. “Their determination and readiness to go where they are needed are compelling symbols of liberty, justice and hope for freedom all over the world.” Printer-friendly version