Program Update

With a new instructor team, our first semester was spent planning programs and working activities to make SC-954 even stronger. That meant a lot of time coordinating events, starting new initiatives, and getting used to leadership styles. We appreciate the patience of all who have trusted us to do the very best we can to build a program that will benefit students at all levels. We know we have one of the strongest instructor teams anywhere, and we want you to know some of the things our cadets have accomplished - as well as some things we are working.

Colonel Pittman/MSgt Clere

Accomplishments for Academic Year 2008/9
1. Redesigned special team uniforms to reflect a Wade Hampton distinctive image
2. Initiated an Adopt-a-Soldier program to show our military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan that we stand behind them
3. Conducted a great food drive for the Salvation Army that collected 1000 cans for the needy
4. Participated in the VFW "Voice of Democracy" essay contest - produced three winners
5. Participated in a Greenville County JROTC Military Ball attended by 300
6. Expanded our drill competition schedule to include two North Carolina events - first-place winners in the first one
7. Dressed up our classroom to present a professional Air Force image
8. Raised nearly $1000 for "Eastside Week" charities

Activities/Programs In Work
1. Honors course established for AY 2010/11 - possibly one next year
2. Partnership established with Miracle League to support autistic children
3. C-130 flight scheduled to let cadets experience Air Force operations
4. Seeking partnership with Civil Air Patrol to provide Air Force approved orientation flights
5. Planning two summer leadership schools at Converse College - WHHS will host the two camps for almost 500 students from 35 high schools
6. Continue to participate in Adopt-a-Highway program
7. Will participate in Knights of Columbus Memorial Day ceremony
8. Will participate in March of Dimes activities
9. Planning an end-of-year picnic and "field day"
10. Skating social planned for 26 March - with Blue Ridge and Berea AFJROTC

And with all that we will undergo an Air Force inspection in March and end the semester with an impressive awards ceremony. Hang on! We are just getting started.