- Piedmont High (hs)
- AFJROTC
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Welcome to Air Force Junior ROTC NC-955
Cadets tour Boston (Oct 2018)
Drill Meets and Color GuardsCadets visit Camp LeJeune Summer Leadership Camps Touring NYC and West PointSummer Camp Rescheduled for 2021
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NC-955 Information:
The AFJROTC mission is to develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community. The goal of the program is to instill in high school cadets the values of: citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.NC-955's goals are to instill core values to build good citizens, hard-working followers, and strong involved leaders who set the example for others.
Major Chadrick Richardson is the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI), and teaches:
- Aviation History
- Science of Flight
- Exploration of Space
- Survival
- Management of the Cadet Corps
- Drill and Ceremonies
- Physical Fitness
MSgt Catrina Colvin is the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI), and teaches Leadership Education. His courses include:
- Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship
- Communication, Awareness, and Leadership
- Life Skills and Career Opportunities
- Principles of Management
- Management of the Cadet Corps
- Drill and Ceremonies
- Physical Fitness
Cadets wear the provided Air Force uniform on Wednesdays. We also participate in weekly Physical Fitness activities as part of our regular curriculum.
New students are always welcome to join Air Force JROTC. Students can be involved in our numerous extracurricular activities and field trips should they desire. While there are advantages to taking Junior ROTC should you desire to pursue a career in the military, we are not recruiters. We can refer students should they seek guidance, but our mission is to build leaders and develop citizens. Advanced education is highly recommended if at all attainable.
College Search and Career Search engines on class web page: https://ucps.instructure.com/courses/27092
Please send comments/suggestions to: chadrick.richardson@ucps.k12.nc.us