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Photos from the 2022 U.S. Army National Raider Championships
The U.S. Army National Raider Championships are underway this week at the Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base in Molena, Georgia! 180 JROTC teams and over 3000 JROTC Cadets from all over the world will be in attendance. Colonel Kenneth Jones, Director of U.S. Army JROTC, and Command Sergeant Major Roy Young, U.S. Army Cadet Command, [...]
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Mitchell County JROTC Cadets view Hunley Submarine Replica
Submitted by: CW2 Marion Jones Mitchell County JROTC Cadets along with the student population, teachers, CTAE Director: Simon Wilkes, the community and Honorable Mayor Kelvin Owens (Mayor; City of Camilla, Ga)with two Vietnam Veterans enjoys the display and history of the Hunley Submarine Replica provided by Jack Cowart, of Donaldsonville, Georgia. The replica you see [...]
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Featured Video: McAllen High Bulldog Battalion celebrating 50-year anniversary
Submitted by: LTC (R) Leonard S. CianciottoVideo Credit: McAllen ISD The McAllen High School Bulldog Battalion celebrates 50 years of Junior ROTC with a tribute video played at our last home varsity football game. Happily, we also provided the color guard at the class of 1973's 50th reunion where we met the very first Battalion Commander, [...]
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CMCSS Clarksville High School Cadet Levi Austin Competes in Atlanta Open International Brazilian Jujitsu Federation (IBJJF) Championships
Submitted by: CSM (R) Leigh N. PerrySAI: LTC (R) Charles PriceAI: 1SG (R) Landi Whiteside Cadet Private First Class (PFC) Levi Austin, Clarksville High School LET II, Wresting Team Member, and Jujitsu White Belt, competed in the Atlanta Open International Brazilian Jujitsu Federation (IBJJF) Championships. Levi was selected for the IBJJF Championships based on his [...]
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Huntington North JROTC Receives “Extra Mile” Proclamation from Mayor
Submitted by: CW2 (Ret.) Bobby J. Blair CW2 (Ret.) Bobby J. Blair, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) from Huntington North JROTC, shares the following: "Greetings and good afternoon. Please see the attached photos of the cadets for receiving the “Extra Mile” proclamation for 1NOV22. The cadets also participated in a short question and answer with the [...]
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2016 Olympian Trains with Moberly JROTC
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Jeff Parks 1SG (R) Jeff Parks, Army JROTC Instructor and Rifle Marksmanship Coach from Moberly High School, shares the following: "I had Dan Lowe out last weekend to work with the air rifle team. We spent two days working on marksmanship skills which added up to 16 hour of training." Moberly High [...]
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East Helena High School JROTC Cadets Present the Colors
Story: LTC (R) Mark SmithPhotos: Jacob Harris (East Helena High School Student) and Laura Smith At the Dillon vs East Helena High School Football game on 14 October 2022, cadets from the JROTC Vigilante battalion presented the colors prior to the start of the game. Color guards: Cadets Kai Unckles and Corey Anderson Color bearer: [...]
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Ansbach Cadet Attends Four Star Leadership
Story by: Cadet/PVT Jameson Bogard Cdt/CSM.Yannic Miranda was chosen to attend the Four Star Leadership Program, one of 70 students selected. He attended the 5-day program in July in Hobart, Oklahoma. The Four Star Leadership program is a summer leadership program that gives some of the best high school students in the U.S a hands-on [...]
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Wichta Public Schools JROTC Honorary Cadet Board
Submitted by COL (R) Robert Hester This past evening the Honorary Cadet Board for 3rd and 4th year cadets was conducted at the AMAC. Members of the board were 1SG Fox, MSgt Taylor, SGT Ammann, and COL H. Cadets were asked questions on leadership, citizenship, current events, customs and courtesies, and team drill. Cadets appearing before the [...]
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The 87th Annual East Los Angeles Classic
Story/Photos: 1SG(R) Raymond Eason For over 85 years, rival schools Garfield and Roosevelt High School have faced off in the annual East LA Classic. This year however had become one of the most memorable events for Garfield High School’s Army JROTC as the annual Classic would be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which [...]
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Punahou JROTC hosts High School Class at Leaders Reaction Course
Submitted by Cadet LTC Corin Matsuzaki Punahou students from Mr. Pavich's Performance Psychology class joined JROTC cadets in doing the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) at Schofield Barracks in October. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch in an Army Dining Facility and listened to a short presentation from BG VanAntwerp from the 25th Division. Some officers [...]
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Fort Leonard Wood engineers support seventh Junior ROTC Raider Challenge event
COL (R) Charles A. Williams, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for Waynesville JROTC shares the following: This is the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon Story from our 7th annual Waynesville-Fort Leonard Wood Raider Challenge Event 22 October 2022. Thank you: Marianne Ward, Tiffany Wood and Ryan Thomson. Fort Leonard Wood Engineers support seventh Junior ROTC Raider Challenge [...]
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South High JROTC Color Guard at Band-O-Rama
Submitted by COL (R) Robert Hester COL (R) Robert Hester, Director of Army Instruction (DAI) for Wichita Public Schools, shares photos of the Great Titan Color Guard from South High School JROTC presenting the Colors at the Band-O-Rama event! Great Titan Color Guard from South High School JROTC
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Karbler tells JROTC cadets to “go do it”
Story by Lira FryeU.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command LA PALMA, California - The Army’s senior air defender only planned to stay in the Army for five years. Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler, commanding general of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, shared his thoughts on serving in the Army with more than [...]
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William Chrisman High School Army JROTC Posts Colors for Homecoming Game
Submitted by: LTC (R) Matthew J. Coulson LTC (R) Matthew J. Coulson, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of William Chrisman High School JROTC, shares the following: "This picture is of the William Chrisman High School Army JROTC Color Guard for our Homecoming Game (30 SEP 22)." Cadets pictured: Cadet Nick Tharp, Cadet Johnathan Kent, Cadet Michael [...]
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Lexington Senior High School Jacket Battalion Color Guard Presents Colors for Duke University vs Chapel Hill Football game
Submitted by 1SG (Ret) Johncarlo Lewis On October 15th, 2022 The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for the Duke University vs Chapel Hill Football game. Our Cadets received many accolades from the Duke staff for their level of professionalism and performance. Cadet Private Padial presented the Charlotte [...]
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Meadowdale CTE JROTC Visits Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Submitted by: LTC (R) Claudia Mason JROTC Cadets from Meadowdale Career Tech Center and Belmont High School visited Wright Patterson Air Force Base, 445th Airlift Wing on 20 October 2022. The C17-Globemaster Cadets began the visit learning about one of the largest aircraft in the military, the Globemaster. While on board, students learned about military [...]
Accreditation with Distinction
September 8, 2022 – Army JROTC was named a 2022 Cognia School of Distinction for excellence in education and service to learners. Cognia recognized 96 schools in the United States and Puerto Rico and nine other countries as Schools of Distinction. Cognia selected Army JROTC as one of the 96 schools and 38 systems out [...]
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Punahou School JROTC conducted its annual Dining In
Submitted by Cadet Captain Nahoa AhYo, Battalion S-5 Punahou School JROTC conducted its annual Dining In on campus on October 21, 2022. The dinner program included photos, a receiving line, the mixing of the Grog bowl, ceremonial toasts, challenges, skits, and a guest speaker. After a couple of years off, a great time was enjoyed [...]
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Pemberton High School JROTC Color Guard Post Colors at 2nd Brigade Ranger Challenge Closing Ceremony
Story and photos by SFC (R) John Mondelli The Pemberton High School JROTC Color Guard presented The Colors at the closing ceremony of the 2022, 2nd Brigade Ranger Challenge. This was a huge event for a very young Color Guard which consisted of: Hannah Ryder – U.S. Flag, Darlington Sarpong – Cadet Command Flag, Matthew Griggs [...]
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Sale Creek High School JROTC News for September 2022
Submitted by: 1SG (R) James Maida Sale Creek High School JROTC shares the following news items and photographs. Top: The JROTC Sabre Guard participated in our homecoming ceremony. Students observe the 9/11 ceremony hosted by the JROTC. Mr. Tim Smith was our guest speaker along with a prayer by our Battalion Chaplain. We hosted a [...]
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Soddy Daisy High School JROTC News for September 2022
Submitted by: 1SG (R) James Maida Staff members Homecoming Color Guard. Best of the Best for a Homecoming Game WIN! Soddy Daisy High School JROTC Shares the following news items and photos: Honor Guard performs a traditional saber arch for the Homecoming Court. SDHS JROTC participated in the buggy competition for Spirit Week, winning Honorable Mention! Four [...]
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Summerlin Academy AJROTC Defeats Powhatan AJROTC at Air Rifle Match
SFC (R) Lamonte Munns, Army Instructor (AI) Summerlin Academy AJROTC defeated Powhatan AJROTC during a weekly three-position air rifle match sponsored by the Orion Scoring system in a national team league. Each cadet must fire 10 shots from the prone, standing, and kneeling position. Summerlin Academy cadets kneeling are Jacob McGuire, Abigail Ramirez-Martinez, Keegan Salm. [...]
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Punahou JROTC support National Public Lands Cleanup Day
Submitted by: LTC (R) Bob Takao Punahou JROTC cadets helped clear invasive species at Ho‘omaluhia on September 24. More than 70 volunteers from the Honolulu District and Punahou High School Army Junior ROTC tackled the removal of several giant invasive Mule’s Foot Ferns and hundreds of Shoebutton ardisia which were crowding-out native plants in the Polynesian [...]
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Cheyenne Central High School Hosts Raider Competition
Submitted by: LTC (R) Thomas W. Johnson On 15 October, Cheyenne Central High School, WY, hosted a Raider competition. Six schools from three states consisting of Army, Air Force and Marine JROTC’s competed in the event. It concluded with a Rifle PT challenge to the music of “Bring Sally Up.” The event was sponsored by [...]
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Interlachen High School JROTC Promotion Board
Submitted by LTC (R) Korey Brown The Interlachen High School JROTC program recently held a promotion board at the Sid Martin Building, Interlachen, Florida. The promotion board was held to recognize the most qualified Cadets who were seeking advancement in both a position of responsibility and rank. Thirty-two Cadets prepared, rehearsed and attended the promotion board [...]
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Mallard Creek Highschool JROTC post Color Guard to honor the Gold Star Mothers
Story written by: C/2LT Nguy Mallard Creek High-school JROTC participates in the Joint Color Guard at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) outpost in Charlotte which honored Gold Star Mothers (Mothers who have lost their sons in wars). Mallard Creek was very honored to be selected to participate in this special event with South Meck, [...]
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Mililani High School JROTC: A Day at the Beach
Written by: Cadet Captain Thailyn Toombs, Public Affairs Officer, Mililani High School Saturday, October 1, 2022, was our Trojan Battalion's second Access Surf of the year. Access Surf is a local non-profit that works to help people with disabilities enjoy a day at the beach, surfing, swimming, and just relaxing on the shore. The cadets [...]
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Mitchell County High School started the new school year with their new NDCC JROTC program
Submitted by CW2 (R) Marion Jones Mitchell County High School started the new school year with their new NDCC JROTC program: Mitchell County Eagle Battalion. The JROTC Program falls under the umbrella with Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) is preparing Georgia's students with the skills and education needed for the next step after high [...]
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Belaire High School and Liberty Magnet High School Robotics Teams compete at State and National Championships
Story submitted by COL (R) William Laigaie Belaire High School and Liberty Magnet High School Robotics Teams competed at the State Championships and National Championships in May 2022. Cadets design, build, code, test and compete VEX brand robots compete in events put on by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation. JROTC plans to onboard more [...]
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East Central JROTC Male Raider team earned 1st place honors at the Wagner competition
Submitted by: MSG (R) Gary Hollins East Central HS JROTC Male Raider team earned 1st place honors at the Wagner competition on Saturday 8 October 2022, they from left to right Pedro Camacho, Marcos Sanchez, Isaac Camacho and Angel Davila. The army instructor is MSG Gary Hollins.
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Dardanelle High School JROTC and Computer Science programs fund STEM initiatives
Story by: LTC (R) Darrell (Wallie) Shaw DARDANELLE, AR -- Dardanelle High School JROTC and Computer Science programs were recently awarded a $17,141 Innovation in Computer Science grant from the Arkansas Department of Education. The grant will fund an initiative to develop virtual reality and other extended reality applications for students and teachers. The grant [...]
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Ansbach Cadet Attends Girls State
Story written by: Cadet Lauren Moseley Submitted by: MAJ (Ret) Madonna Roberts In the summer of 2022, Cadet/1LT Breaira Pollard from Ansbach Middle High School was selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State program. The Department of Maryland ALA sponsors Department of Defense students who attend school in Europe. Cadet Pollard’s transportation [...]
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Liberty Magnet JROTC selected for Army Cyber Pilot Program
Story submitted by COL (R) William Laigaie Liberty Magnet JROTC is 1 of only 11 schools nationwide selected for the Army Cyber Pilot Program. This includes an accredited Cyber Curriculum, Certifications for Cadets, Certified Cyber Instructors, and State of the Art Equipment provided by the US Army Cadet Command. LMHS Senior Counselor Danielle Duvall works [...]
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Cypress Lake HS JROTC participate in school campus cleanup after Hurricane Ian
Submitted by LTC (Ret) D. Scott Varnado, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) “Bent But Not Broken” Cypress Lake High School JROTC Instructors and Cadets participate in school campus cleanup after the devastating effects from Hurricane Ian. The JROTC sign was detached during the category 4+ hurricane and later found nearly a half mile away from the [...]
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Punahou School JROTC National Merit Scholars and Legion of Valor Award
Submitted by LTC (R) Bob Takao Two cadets from Punahou JROTC earned National Merit Scholar recognition (L-R) Felicity Zhou and Iris Sim.The National Merit Scholarship Program is a United States academic scholarship competition for recognition and university scholarships administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Punahou School JROTC Legion of Valor RecipientCadet Iris Sim [...]
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Cadet Captain Garrett Halle as a recipient of the Legion of Valor
Submitted by: LTC (R) Peter J. Badoian 29 SEPTEMBER 2022- Smithfield High School - It is a pleasure to announce Cadet Captain Garrett Halle as a recipient of the Legion of Valor Award for 2022. Cadet Halle is a senior at Smithfield High School and is currently serving as the Battalion Commander of the Smithfield [...]
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UNCC Army ROTC Comes to Mallard Creek Highschool
Story written by: C/2LT Nguy Mallard Creek Highschool Hosts A Path To School And Service Briefing from UNCC Army ROTC. Lieutenant Wolfe and Wright came down from UNCC and explained to the LET 3/4’s the process and benefits of doing ROTC in college. Our SAI, LTC Mosteller talks about the importance of having a 5th year plan and makes [...]
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Richmond Public Schools JROTC Cadets earn Scholarships at Infinite Scholars Program
Submitted by COL (R) Carlton Day Good afternoon, just want to bring you up to date on this past weekend at the scholarship fair. The event was held at Frist Baptist Church in Highland Springs Maryland. We took 16 cadets to the fair from four different high schools, John Marshall, Huguenot, Franklin Military Academy, [...]
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Hopewell High School compete at CMS Volleyball Tournament
Story by Cadet PAO Daniel Andom On September 24, Hopewell JROTC cadets attended the CMS JROTC Volleyball tournament at Olympic High school. The Hopewell cadets played extraordinarily well and were able to accomplish many of their goals. The Boys’ team were able to fight through some challenges and ended up victorious, winning first place. The [...]
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Cretin-Derham Hall High School JROTC Raider Brigade holds its 104th Fall Review
Story shared by COL (R) Joe Scrocca On October 5, the Raider Brigade held its 104th Fall Review. The Fall Review celebrates the anniversary of the first parade of the Corps of Cadets on Thanksgiving Day of 1918. That parade celebrated the end of the War in Europe and occurred shortly after the Corps of Cadets [...]
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Local Independence High School sisters excel in Williamson County Schools JROTC Air Rifle League
Submitted by MAJ (R) Jay Massey Sisters, Olivia and Sophia Livaudais from the Independence High School JROTC Program recently earned top honors while competing in a sporter-class air rifle match at Academy Park in Franklin, Tennessee. There are five separate matches in the Williamson County Schools JROTC Air Rifle League. During the matches, JROTC cadets [...]
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30 JROTC Cadets from East Baton Rouge Parish attend the National Flight Academy at Pensacola Naval Air Station
Story submitted by COL (R) William Laigaie 30 JROTC Cadets from East Baton Rouge Parish and SE Louisiana, 6th ROTC Brigade, were the first in the region to attend the National Flight Academy at Pensacola Naval Air Station 31 July 5 August 2022. It was an incredible week of first-class instruction, interaction, and experience. Graduation was in the National [...]
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Bulldog Battalion at St Pauls High School visited by the 4th BDE ROTC Command Team
Article by Bulldog Bn S5 C/CPT Soto The Cadets of the Bulldog Battalion at St Pauls High School were visited by the 4th BDE ROTC command team COL Mourouzis and CSM Hire. “It was a real honor having our Military Commanders come visit,” said C/LTC Hunter McDuffie. The Bulldogs invited their Commander and CSM to [...]
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Indian Battalion Commander LTC Joelle Guay Receives the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross of Achievement
Story by: SFC (R) John M. Mondelli MEDFORD, NJ – The Legion of Valor is made up of veterans who have received the Medal of Honor or their respective service’s highest award for gallantry – Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross or Air Force Cross. The award is open to all high school JROTC and [...]
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The Lexington Senior High School Jacket Battalion Post Colors for the Carolina Panthers
On August 26th, 2022 The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Tier-1 Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for the Carolina Panthers. This was absolutely amazing and an Honor to be televised on ESPN. Our Cadets received many accolades from the Carolina Panthers staff for their level of professionalism and performance. A huge thank you to Lexington City Schools, Community, [...]
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Ansbach Cadets Present a Quilt of Valor to Vietnam Veteran
Story by: MAJ (Ret) Madonna L. Roberts Five Ansbach cadets recognized Mr. Tyrone Wylie, a Vietnam Veteran, at a National POW/MIA Recognition Day commemoration on September 16, 2022. Cadets presented a Quilt of Valor to Mr. Tyrone Wylie while narrator, Cdt/CPL Eliana Figueroa, read his service record and what the Quilt of Valor represents. Cdt//1LT [...]
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Garinger High School CMS Book Study Opening Ceremony
Story by C/SGT Carolina Alonso On September 20th, 2022, the book study team of Garinger and the rest of the JROTC program in CMS all came together for the annual JROTC book study opening ceremony. ALL 20 programs will read “It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership” by General (R) Colin Powell and present [...]
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Waimea High School JROTC Supports the 100th Infantry Battalion Commemoration
Story by: c/CPT Clarenz Ringor On September 25th, the Waimea Menehune Battalion Supports the 47th Memorial Service to honor the 100th Infantry Battalion. KAUAI, HAWAII - September 25th, 2022. The famed 100th Infantry Battalion played an important role in both United States and Hawaiian history. Formed in September 1943, the 100th Infantry Battalion was predominantly [...]
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Photos from Wichita South East High School JROTC Raider Challenge
Submitted by Robert Fischer, 3rd BDEPhoto Credit: MAJ (R) Christopher Reed Mr. Robert Fischer, 3rd Brigade JROTC, shares photos from Wichita Southeast High School JROTC's Raider Challenge. MAJ Reed from K-State took the photos. The event was held at Wichita South East HS.
