11/30/11

Today, I wasn't in the classroom, but I did get a very big task accomplished. I took part in a mentorship program to Thomas C. Marsh Middle School from Townview JROTC, informing Marsh's cadets on the highlights and benefits of Townview. Their program is very elaborate, and it is easy to see how they rank so highly on the national level. Their instructor, CPL David Bates, is a fun, caring person whose every move is to the benefit of his cadets. He made the process very smooth, and facilitated a comfortable relationship between our battalion staff and the cadets. We also created the beginnings of application portfolios to help the students keep track of all the information they have produced, or are lacking. The counselors and principals are also actively involved in the process, making sure the cadets are aware of and pursue every opportunity available to them. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and I look forward to a healthy, constructive partnership with the Marsh Leadership Cadet Corps.