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29 July            Oshkosh Air Show, Oshkosh WI

24 July            Drill Team Practice WHS 0800 - 1100

3, 4, 5 Aug.   NJROTC Freshman Indoc, 0830 – 3 pm at Wheeling High School

7 Aug             US Coast Guard Helicopter detachment & EAA flights at Waukegan IL

13 Aug           Chicago Air and Water Show (practice) at Chicago

14 Aug            Tentative: EAA Young Eagle glider flights

18 Aug           Ropes confidence course at Forrest View Education Center, Arlington Heights

19 Aug          WHS 9^th grade Orientation. Time TBD

25 Aug          First Day of School, First NJROTC Night Class of  SY10-11!!!!!

SEE THE NEWSLETTER OR BELOW FOR DETAILS!!

 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) OSHKOSH AIRSHOW 29 July

We will meet WHS at 1130 on 29 July and take a mini-bus to Oshkosh WI for the annual EAA exhibit and air show. There will be plenty of walking around, trying our hand at a flight simulator, and watching one of the best air displays around. We won’t be back until after 2000 (8pm) probably close to 2100 (9pm). Bring a water bottle!! Eat lunch before you go, but we’ll stop for a snack before and after the air show. Admission is $20.00 for students, plus you’ll need money for snack & dinner money (and don’t forget souvenirs).

Note: We know of  Bartlett, Basantes, Galivan, Garcia, Jacobs, Lark, Logan, Mancilla, Martinez, Siebert (maybe?), Schaum, & Schaum.   Call the office 847-718-7116 ASAP if we missed your name or you want to go!!!!

Freshman Cadet Orientation/Indoctrination ('Indoc')

Freshman indoctrination is a voluntary program to jump start new cadets into NJROTC. New cadets are provided information, issued uniforms and given basic military instruction. Freshman Indoc runs Aug 3rd, 4th and 5^th,  0800 – 1500. During Indoc and on 3 Aug, freshman will participate in marksmanship training from 1130 – 1430. Rifle team members should  assist and contact LCDR Morse.  Freshman, cadet mentors and cadet staff will meet their school’s cadet representative or a designated cadet in front of each school. Attendance is not mandatory, and cadets need not attend everyday or all day. Freshman who attend will normally advance in rank and are usually able to assist other new cadets in the fall. Incoming freshman should RSVP at 847-718-7116 with a phone message on your attendance plans. 

EAA 'Young Eagle' flights and US Coast Guard Picnic 7 Aug

On 7 August, we will take a mini-bus to the Waukegan Airport to honor the USCG Helicopter Detachment & perform a Color Guard for the USCG Birthday. We are coordinating 'Young Eagle' flights for cadets. It may be possible that siblings will also get an opportunity to ride if parents bring them to the airport....but details are still to be determined. Times are still TBD, but plan on leaving WHS a 0915.

Chicago Air and Water Show/Blue Angel Breakfast 13 Aug

On 13 August, selected cadets will be able to eat breakfast at the Union Club with the Blue Angles, then (after changing  out of uniform clothes) head to the beach to join the other cadets for the Chicago Air & Water Show practice. Cadets who participate in the July 5 parade will have priority for the breakfast, but the total number able to attend the breakfast is unknown at this time.  Cadets going to the breakfast will meet approximately 0700 at WHS.

The staff has decided NOT to take the train (too much coordination) but instead to leave WHS a 0900. Return will be between 5 and 6pm. $6 for sub sandwiches and drink for both groups (Navy league is paying for breakfast). Cadets going to breakfast will wear summer white uniform or appropriate ‘Union Club’ civilian wear (collar shirt, no shorts) if not issued a uniform. All cadets will wear NJROTC T-shirt and appropriate beachwear at the airshow. ‘Prospective’ students can attend on a ‘space available’ basis. Call to reserve a spot.

EAA 'Young Eagle' Glider Flights 14 Aug

Still in the planning stage, but we hope to arrange glider flights for cadets on 14 Aug. Stay tuned for details.......

Cadet In Charge:

If you are a Cadet in Charge of an event, you are reminded of your duties which always includes an After Action Report. See Cadet in Charge Duties and After Action Report..

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Uniform Policy.

Wearing the correct uniform ALL DAY on uniform day is always required, and it does count towards your grades. Still, we have many cadets who wear the uniform only to the night class. Effective immediately, cadets who don't wear their uniform when required will not be eligible for any 'good deal' trips and competitions for 30 days. When NJROTC sweats/T-shirts are prescribed, the unit T-shirt is required.