On Saturday, March 1, Independence High School proudly hosted the 17th Annual Patriot Classic Drill Meet, welcoming 18 North and South Carolina schools.
Representing both Air Force and Army JROTC units, these cadets demonstrated outstanding discipline, teamwork and precision in a highly competitive and spirited event.
The success of this competition was made possible by the dedication, hard work and teamwork of so many individuals, and I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to making it such a memorable day.
Special thanks to our judges
We sincerely appreciate the 50 judges who volunteered their time and expertise to ensure the success of this event. Their commitment to fairness and excellence was invaluable.
Special thanks to:
• The 145th NC Air National Guard.
• US Army Recruiting Charlotte.
• US Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Rock Hill.
• US Army Recruiter East Town Recruiting Station.
• Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Carolina.
Team winners
Congratulations to all the teams that competed with exceptional skill and dedication.
A special shout-out to our overall champions:
• 1st Place – Terry Sanford HS AFJROTC (NC-032).
• 2nd Place – Northside HS AFJROTC (NC-20052).
•3rd Place – Rock Hill HS AFJROTC (SC-062).
A community effort
Events of this magnitude require the effort and dedication of an entire community, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing team here at Independence High School.
Your willingness to contribute your time, resources and expertise truly made a difference, and I am deeply grateful for your support.
Special Thanks to the business that donated: Home Again Foundation, Coca-Cola Company, Choice Beverage and Food Lion.
Thank you all for your commitment to excellence and for making the 17th annual Patriot Classic Drill Meet an event to remember. We look forward to many more successful competitions in the years to come!
Lt Col Jeffrey J. Jenkins, USAF (Ret) is a senior aerospace science instructor at Independence High School.
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