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Junior Cadet Leadership Camp

The Dinwiddie High School JROTC participated in the Junior Cadet Leadership Camp (JCLC) at Fort A.P. Hill from 23-28 June 2019. Seventeen cadets participated from Dinwiddie out of 368 cadets from across Virginia and North Carolina. Cadets were fully engaged in activities such as rappelling, obstacle courses, orienteering, drill and ceremonies, and various other team building events. The intent is to challenge cadets in an austere environment and develop their leadership, communication, and social skills.

All the cadets that represented the Dinwiddie General Battalion excelled when placed in various leadership positions. Special recognition went out to Chyla Johnson, Braddyn Portch and Janelle Brown.

Chyla Johnson, a rising junior, was assigned to Delta Company and was chosen as one of the Honor Cadets of her company. She served as the company Platoon Leader, where her leadership, communication, and ability to motivate others were recognized.

Braddyn Portch a rising sophomore was assigned to Bravo Company where he served as a Platoon Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and First Sergeant was also selected as Honor Cadet. Cadet Portch demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, communication, and physical fitness.

Janelle Brown is a rising junior who was also selected as Honor Cadet for Bravo Company. She demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and motivation while serving twice as the Company Commander.

Again all 17 cadets that represented Dinwiddie excelled in positions of leadership, team players and have grown as students and leaders where we can expect great leadership from them in the upcoming school year.

Ronald Cunningham Foundation

JROTC supported the Ronald Cunningham Foundation senior citizens' dinner that were held on April 13, 2019 at the Dinwiddie Enhancement Center. JROTC volunteered to serve and support over 50 seniors who were present for the dinner. JROTC served the meal to all seniors and assisted the host in cleaning up the area after everyone departed.

Military Ball

This year the Military Ball was held at Petersburg Country Club on March 23, 2019. It was a spectacular event to be a part of. Michel’le Pooler, the Battalion XO, was the coordinator of this event and had everything set up nicely. CW3 Dawn Cater, former Senior Army Instructor, was the guest speaker this year. She talked about how you should not let problems stop you from doing what you need to do to be successful.

The JROTC Military Ball King and Queen were Jalil Copher, as the king, and Aykira Reese, as the queen. We had the youngest and oldest cadets cut the cakes. They were Alexander Jervoni and Jasmine Stith - Thomas.