Coach and Bio. Instr. G. Johnson Supporting Dec. JROTC Blood Drive

THANKS ARE IN ORDER:  WG JROTC 2015 Annual Blood Drive 

 

 

 Cadet MAJ Johnson (BN Excutive Officer) gives life in the above picture, documenting the WGHS December 2015 JROTC Blood Drive.

Senior Army Instructor of WGHS's JROTC Lieutenant Colonel William Holt Liptrot, Jr. received the below memo written by WGHS's Cadet Julien Roosevelt Harrison, Battalion S5-Public Affairs Officer.   On 1-20-2016 Col. Liptrot respectfully requested that this memo be passed on in its entirety to WGHS parents and caretakers. He is proud of his Cadets and this letter, which speaks very well of them and their well directed intentions, shows us why. Here is the memo:

In December 2015 the West Gadsden Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of Cadets conducted its annual Blood Drive at West Gadsden High School. This year produced excellent participation from teachers, administrators, students and cadets giving blood, the gift of life. It was an amazing to see. Our cadets displayed great courage. Many were terrified of needles, but seeing them donate for the Panther Battalion was overwhelming.

The Southeastern Community Blood Center treated us with the utmost respect; they were very nice, funny, and taught us many things that we didn’t know about blood. It was an insightful experience for all that participated. A Cadet stated that, “Giving blood this year meant a lot to me, especially being my first time doing it.” This blood drive was also a part of service learning for the West blood, and what giving blood means.

The Community Blood Center personnel joked with us to ease our tension. The trained professionals gave the cadets enriched lessons on blood. The students learned the importance of donating blood to enhance ones community. This was a profound experience for every cadet, either giving blood for the first time or as an old timer.

The meaning that one was possibly saving someone’s life by donating blood, made our cadets feel important, valued and proud of themselves. The Panther Battalion and its friends contributed numerous pints of blood this year. In addition, through donating blood the cadets received a free health screening that included a cholesterol check. We also received the gift of a long sleeve shirt to proudly represent courage and our contribution to this noble cause. JROTC is the best!

Cadet Julien Roosevelt Harrison

Battalion S5-Public Affairs Officer

West Gadsden JROTC

Cadet MAJ Johnson (BN Excutive Officer) gives life in the above picture, documenting the WGHS December 2015 JROTC Blood Drive.

Senior Army Instructor of WGHS's JROTC Lieutenant Colonel William Holt Liptrot, Jr. received the below memo written by WGHS's Cadet Julien Roosevelt Harrison, Battalion S5-Public Affairs Officer.   On 1-20-2016 Col. Liptrot respectfully requested that this memo be passed on in its entirety to WGHS parents and caretakers. He is proud of his Cadets and this letter, which speaks very well of them and their well directed intentions, shows us why. Here is the memo:

In December 2015 the West Gadsden Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of Cadets conducted its annual Blood Drive at West Gadsden High School. This year produced excellent participation from teachers, administrators, students and cadets giving blood, the gift of life. It was an amazing to see. Our cadets displayed great courage. Many were terrified of needles, but seeing them donate for the Panther Battalion was overwhelming.

The Southeastern Community Blood Center treated us with the utmost respect; they were very nice, funny, and taught us many things that we didn’t know about blood. It was an insightful experience for all that participated. A Cadet stated that, “Giving blood this year meant a lot to me, especially being my first time doing it.” This blood drive was also a part of service learning for the West blood, and what giving blood means.

The Community Blood Center personnel joked with us to ease our tension. The trained professionals gave the cadets enriched lessons on blood. The students learned the importance of donating blood to enhance ones community. This was a profound experience for every cadet, either giving blood for the first time or as an old timer.

The meaning that one was possibly saving someone’s life by donating blood, made our cadets feel important, valued and proud of themselves. The Panther Battalion and its friends contributed numerous pints of blood this year. In addition, through donating blood the cadets received a free health screening that included a cholesterol check. We also received the gift of a long sleeve shirt to proudly represent courage and our contribution to this noble cause. JROTC is the best!

Cadet Julien Roosevelt Harrison

Battalion S5-Public Affairs Officer

West Gadsden JROTC