North Cobb~Harrison NJROTC

For the First time ever the North Cobb Harrison NJROTC Orienteering Team will be going to Orienteering Nationals! They placed 5th in Orange, 5th in Green, and 4th Overall qualifying them for Nationals.  The team has worked extremely hard to achieve their goal. Nationals will be held in Los Angeles, California. Amazing Job Orienteering! Good luck at Nationals. 

On Saturday, December 8th, the Rifle Team competed at the Jefferson Rifle Match in Anniston AL. The Precision 1 Team took First Overall for the match with honorable mentions by cadet Marcus Milani for high school shooter on the team. The Precision 1 Team is officially qualified for Navy Nationals! Bravo Zulu Rifle Team!

The Drill Team participated in the MLK Drill Meet for the first time. The team placed 1st place in Personnel Inspection, Unarmed Exhibition, Color Guard, Unarmed Basic, Armed Exhibition, Armed Basic, Academics, 1st Overall for Drill and 2nd Overall Meet! The team is already qualified for the Area 12 Championship. Outstanding Job Drill Team. 

The North Cobb-Harrison cadets were used as role players at Sun Trust Park Tuesday, 6 November 2018. Cobb County Police, Sheriff’s Department, and Emergency Response teams simulated emergency situations at the stadium during their annual training. Some of the cadets were painted with make up to resemble injuries such as burns, lacerations, and gunshot wounds, and would be treated (notionally) during multiple scenarios. The cadets were able to be exposed to and participate in scenarios that could occur in real life. Their adrenaline was pumping and their hearts were racing. The cadets had an exciting experience.  In addition, they were able to relax in two of the VIP box suits throughout the evening, giving way to a beautiful view of the New Atlanta Braves Stadium.

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This past weekend the Rifle Team shot at the South Effingham Rifle Match in Guyton, GA. They placed First and Third overall sealing a spot for the precision team at the Area 12 Championship. With honorable mentions including Jamaica Samiling placing third overall, and Isaac Hunker placing second overall as an individual. Fantastic Job Rifle Team!

The North Cobb-Harrison NJROTC Drill Team placed 1st Overall at their most recent drill meet, held at Luella High School, McDonough, Georgia 20 October, 2018. Overcoming at times torrential down pour rain, the team displayed a level of focus and determination, propelling them to record winning results. Out of 12 high schools, the team placed 1st in 9 of 11 events; a near sweep! The Drill Teams next sanctioned competition is scheduled for 8 December at Martin Luther King Jr. High School. The record breaking performance automatically qualifies the drill team (lead by this year’s Commanding Officer, Cadet Jacob Chmelecki), for the Area-12 Championship scheduled for 2 March 2019, setting their sights again on the 2019 Navy Nationals with hopefully a qualifying 1st place winning performance this year. This could be the year!

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On Wednesday, 19 September, 2018 the North Cobb- Harrison NJROTC conduct their Annual Military Inspection (AMI), the earlist ever in a school year. The inspector for this year was the Area 12 Manager, CDR Rustie Hibbard. The day began with a Personnel Inspection, followed by an Official Military Ceremony including a performance by the NCHS Symphony, a demonstration by the Armed Exhibition platoon and an Awards Presentation. In addition, areas of responsibilities were briefed by Staff and Officers, conveying their duties of their respective departments and teams. CDR Hibbard was extremely impressed with the units overall performance, earning them the covenant Naval term, "Bravo Zulu"; Job Well Done! A special Thank You to our Booster Club and Parents for all the help and support. We could not have been successful without you.

On Saturday, 18 September at Acworth Beach, new cadets and their parents attend our annual Welcome Aboard Picnic. This event was full of fun and mingling. NS1's and their parents had the chance to meet the NSI and SNSI, as well as meet the returning cadets. They enjoyed the beach, food, music and made new friendships. Thank you to those who made this event possible.  A special Thank You to our Booster Club who made sure the event went spectacular. This unit looks forward to the rising cadets that will be the future of North Cobb- Harrison's NJROTC!

Saturday morning at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville GA cadets Jacob Chmelecki as Platoon Commander for Bravo 3 Platoon, Jacob Suttles, Jacob Boyden, and Makayla Groves graduated from Leadership Academy! These cadets made it through a mentally and physically exhausting week consisting of Drill, Academics, and Physical Training. They learned many leadership skills and qualities. Furthermore, cadet Daisy Dunlap returned to the academy for the second time and earned her Cadre Cord! Moreover her platoon, Alpha 4, received Honor Platoon! Outstanding job to all graduates. Those cords were well earned. Bravo Zulu Graduates!

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