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JROTC In Gooding Our young adults face many decisions as they go through high school - college, trade school, military, or sometimes they just want to find a job. Regardless of where they ultimately end up, those high school students who choose to participate in JROTC learn a multitude of skills that help them succeed no matter what they do. With the National Guard Armory, Gooding is a natural place to start up a Military Science Program, and with its stated goal of promoting patriotism, North Valley Academy is the perfect school to take the lead in promoting that program. In December of last year, five students from North Valley and one student from Gooding High School became the first cadets to join the pilot program in Gooding. Four days a week, these six young men meet at the armory under the leadership of their instructor, Staff Sergeant Shane Rock, to learn the elements of leadership, drill instruction & ceremonies, military customs, uniform inspections, physical fitness, marksmanship, and military history. In addition to the classroom instruction, these students also participate in community service, hands-on training in practical skill such as first aid, and other extra-curricular activities. The ultimate goal of this program is to teach our young men
Max Peterson, Joe Hampton, Travor Lamm, Davic Votroubek, Nick Wade, and Alex Taylor. and women the kind of self-discipline, self -confidence, and leadership skills they need to face the challenges of adulthood. There is no obligation for the participants in this program to join the military when they graduate, but they are encouraged to actively take on their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens.
95 Years of the American Legion The American Legion was born on March 15, 1919, when the first American Legion caucus was held by members of the American Expeditionary Force in Paris. Last Saturday, a celebration was held at the Fairfield Legion Hall with a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. As part of that celebration, the Elmer Miller Post #19 honored some very special guests. Camas High School Graduate, Mickenzie Boggs, has just been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point - a first for the town of Fairfield. On hand to congratulate him and to present young Mr. Boggs with a West Point Pennant, were Brigadier General John Goodale, Lieutenant Colonel. (Retired) Albert Gomez, and his father, Harold Boggs. The Fairfield American Legion is proud to be part of sending this young man off to West Point.