Our 2008 Annual Military Ball will be held at the Spartan Manor, between the hours of 6:30 and 11:00 p.m. This is a (formal) black tie event for all cadets AND THEIR PARENTS! It is representative of a time-honored tradition where everyone dresses their absolute best, and has a great night of dignified dining, dancing and fun! There will be lots of games, door prizes and more! We will also remember and honor those serving, those who have served, those who have paid the ultimate price, and our Missing in Action/Prisoner of War veterans. Please join us.

What:    2008 Military Ball

Where: Spartan Manor (6121 Massachusettes Ave, NPR/727-849-6464)

When:   Friday, May 9th, 1830 - 2300

Why:      It's a tradition, AND we're going to have lots of fun!!

Menu:   Chicken Saute' (boneless breast of chicken)

               or

               Baked Ham

               (Dinners include greek or ceasar salad, potato salad, potato, vegetable, fresh bread, chefs choice of dessert, coffee and tea. There will be an open soda fountain as well.)

Tickets:  $20.00 per person. Available from the Commander or Chief (at school - 727-774-3352 or 727-774-3354)

Information for cadets and parents:

Ten of our cadets will support an annual Tea Party function hosted and sponsored by the Gulf Harbors Woodlands Community.  Cadets shall find transportation to and from Gulf Harbor Woodlands Club House Number ONE. You need to be there by 11:00 a.m. to help set up, then remain until 2:00 p.m. to serve and provide other assistance to the sponsors. Uniform for the function is Summer Blue. The Commander will meet you at the clubhouse.

Directions: From US-19, head west on Marine Parkway. Turn left on Topaz. Clubhouse Number ONE will be on your left [5124 Topaz Lane, NPR].

If you have questions, contact your CO (Cadet LCDR James Cody).

The Gulf NJROTC Buccaneers have made headlines again!  Results of the Secretary of the Navy’s annual National Academic Exam were received on Tuesday, April 1st.  The exam is administered during the first week in March every year, with the results advertized about a month later.  The Unit, for the first time, has put one of its teams in the coveted "Top 100."  The cadets on this team placed 5th of 116 teams in the state and 9th of 1525 in the nation!  Further, three of Gulf’s five teams placed in the top 25% in the state, and the same three placed in the top 17% in the nation. Everyone in the Unit is extremely excited about this milestone.

Another GREAT day!!!  On Friday afternoon, the 28th of March, the GHS NJROTC hosted its first Pasco County Fun Meet in years.  Five of the six county teams arrived at the Buccaneer campus before noon to take a look at the much anticipated new "Obstacle Course" created earlier in the week.  There were a total of thirteen events in which each of the teams competed.  While not all-inclusive, some of the events included the obstacle course, the truck push, the tractor tire roll, the sled pull, the shot put, the three-legged relay, the wheelbarrow relay, the tug-of-war, the 100 and 200 yard relays and more.  The cadets, both those competing and those hosting (Gulf) appeared to have a REALLY GOOD TIME!!!  And, we were done ahead of schedule!  Also, this was the first year that trophies were awarded for every event, not just the overall "traveling trophy."  Congratulations to ALL competing cadets and instructors, particularly to Ridgewood who won the overall event, and Pasco who won the "Spirit Award."  We'll be anxious to compete next year when another Unit hosts the event.

What a great day!!! A majority of the Unit cadets, both instructors, and numerous parents and family members enjoyed the event on the 15th.  The cadets met on the beach before daybreak, where they warmed up with organized stretching and more in order to prepare for the stretch & reach, the sit-ups and push-ups, and the 1.5 mile timed run.  The official start time was 0800 and the cadets were all finished by 0900, after which they "shifted gears" (from the serious to the fun) and had a BLAST playing different games on the beach and in the water.  The BBQ started about 1030 and carried on until the afternoon.  Not only did everyone have a wonderful time, but ALL cadets finished the 1.5 mile run.  While some did not meet the minimum required time for their age group, this was the very first time they actually finished the run.  What an accomplishment!

The Gulf HS NJROTC will hold its second physical fitness test and family picnic event (of the school year) on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Robert K. Rees Park (aka Green Key Park). All cadets must be at the park (beach area) no later than 7:00 a.m., ready for an 8:00 a.m. kickoff for the test. 

The family picnic, for cadets and all members of the "IMMEDIATE" family, will start upon completion of the PFT (approximately 9:30/10:00 a.m.). Parents please bring a dish to pass and/or dessert. Cadets must bring a liter of soda or water. Hot dogs and hamburgers (with buns) will be provided.

There will be various fun events (e.g., beach football, volleyball, frisbee, and more) throughout the entire morning and perhaps into the afternoon. We will have one large pavilion (with grills) for our use, as well as, all the "kiddie" equipment on the beach. It should be lots of fun for cadets and family members. See you there!

*This is a MANDATORY event for ALL cadets. A significant portion of the cadet grade is based on both participation and the results of this event/test.

As indicated previously, the GHS NJROTC Bucaneers have spent nearly six months preparing and qualifying for the State Championship.  This year should prove to be sensational for the school and unit as it is expected the cadets will place in the top six at the championship meet.  That's a first for this program in many years.

Here with some information cadets and parents should know.

1. Charter Bus (Astro Skate Bus Lines) departs GHS at 2:30 on February 29, 2008.

2. Cadets arrive at Comfort Inn, 830 Lee Road, Orlando, 32810 at 4:30. (Phone 407-629-4000)

3.  Commander and Chief pay for "cadet" dinners Friday evening. Hotel provides continental breakfast Saturday morning.

4. Competition all day Saturday, March 1 at Oviedo High School, 601 King Street, Oviedo, Florida 49781.

5.  Cadets will return to GHS at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening.

6. Cadets must pay $20.00 (no later than February 27, to the Operations Officer; checks payable to: Gulf High School NJROTC.) for accommodations.

7.  Cadets should bring money for lunch on Saturday. Five or six dollars should suffice.

8.  Parents are highly encouraged to come out and support your kids during this great event!

9.  All cadets MUST ride the bus to the Orlando area.  Parents may take their cadet home from the event on Saturday afternoon.

10. Permission forms have been handed out to all cadets. They MUST be returned, signed by a parent or guardian, no later than Wednesday, 27 February, 2008. 

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