West Montgomery Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps has been a prominent role in the development of the lives of anyone who has ever stepped through its hallowed doors on the grounds of West Montgomery High School. Weather it was just for a semester, or for your entire High School Career and beyond, JROTC molded you as a person and made you into a better version of yourself. It taught you not only respect, but discipline and kindness. Its reach extended far beyond the realm of the Military, and with actions not limited to but including highway clean up, visiting with the elderly, informative and adventurous field trips to places some of us may have never had the opportunity to go, community functions, tree lighting, posting the American Flag at every West Montgomery Football Game, and many many more, JROTC has played a role in every single one of our lives.
Now? Now that Legacy is being compromised. Through no fault of our own, it would seem that the School Board has decided to do away with this program that means so much to those in it, and those that have been apart of it. And what becomes of our Legacy? Nothing more than garbage. Thousands of hours of hard work, dedication, blood, sweat, tears, happiness and disappointment, victory and defeat....the ROTC Room. At West Montgomery it is a hall of hero's to those that know the stories, those who lived it, and those that witnessed the journey. Hundreds of trophies and medals, dozens of model airplanes, countless pieces of history that span two decades lives in that room...and they want it all gone.
We will not stand for this. Those who have had a hand in that will not just stand idly by while our hard work is tossed into the garbage. We will fight for what we love. We want you all to stand with us, and with enough support, maybe we can change the minds of those who do not wish to be changed.
I would not be the man I am today without JROTC, without Col. Thomas Ovbey, and Sgt. Jim McCall. Those men morphed me from a troubled kid, and turned me into a hard working father of 2. I wouldn't have ever made it through High School without those men, and I owe everything that I am and everything I was taught about the real world to them. They taught me taxes, filling out resumes, job interviews, laws, regulation, survival and countless other skills that have benefited me just as much, if not more than anything I learned in any classroom at that school This is not only important to me, but to countless others.
Stand with us, and help us save something that will help shape the youth of Montgomery County and the Youth of West Montgomery for Decades to come. Don't let the Legacy of NC-9511 go quietly into the night. Give them hell, and let them know that we love this to much to let it die.
With sincerest regards
-Matthew Parker
Updates
September 1, 2015
The response to this campaign has gathered significant momentum that proves how deeply this program is valued by our community. It is clear that the legacy established at West Montgomery High School carries weight and deserves to be protected.
Reached 100 supporters
September 1, 2015
91 Comments
if it was not for MSgt Riggs I would have never finish high school he would not let me quit . So all of the formal cadets need to help stop the school board from getting rid of NC-9511
This program is where many of my greatest memories were formed. It's where the foundation for my Air Force career started. I am now an E7 serving proudly. I think it would be a total disservice to the youth of Montgomery County if this program was discontinued.
Coming from a student who never even took ROTC, this program does not need to be taken out of West. I have personally seen it change students lives and think it is wonderfil.
Past Madam Commander of American Legion Post 92 I've watched kids in this program for about 19 years. Many, that never stood a chance in this world, found the way through one program alone... AFJROTC. And what one side of the county has, shouldn't the other???
Please save this program my brothers and I made three generations in this program and it holds a very important place in my families hearts. This program really helped my brothers and I to grow into who we are today. Please allow new students to have the opportunity to feel the same impact of this program.
Please save!!!!
Save this program.... It changes lives!
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West Montgomery Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps has been a prominent role in the development of the lives of anyone who has ever stepped through its hallowed doors on the grounds of West Montgomery High School. Weather it was just for a semester, or for your entire High School Career and beyond, JROTC molded you as a person and made you into a better version of yourself. It taught you not only respect, but discipline and kindness. Its reach extended far beyond the realm of the Military, and with actions not limited to but including highway clean up, visiting with the elderly, informative and adventurous field trips to places some of us may have never had the opportunity to go, community functions, tree lighting, posting the American Flag at every West Montgomery Football Game, and many many more, JROTC has played a role in every single one of our lives.
Now? Now that Legacy is being compromised. Through no fault of our own, it would seem that the School Board has decided to do away with this program that means so much to those in it, and those that have been apart of it. And what becomes of our Legacy? Nothing more than garbage. Thousands of hours of hard work, dedication, blood, sweat, tears, happiness and disappointment, victory and defeat....the ROTC Room. At West Montgomery it is a hall of hero's to those that know the stories, those who lived it, and those that witnessed the journey. Hundreds of trophies and medals, dozens of model airplanes, countless pieces of history that span two decades lives in that room...and they want it all gone.
We will not stand for this. Those who have had a hand in that will not just stand idly by while our hard work is tossed into the garbage. We will fight for what we love. We want you all to stand with us, and with enough support, maybe we can change the minds of those who do not wish to be changed.
I would not be the man I am today without JROTC, without Col. Thomas Ovbey, and Sgt. Jim McCall. Those men morphed me from a troubled kid, and turned me into a hard working father of 2. I wouldn't have ever made it through High School without those men, and I owe everything that I am and everything I was taught about the real world to them. They taught me taxes, filling out resumes, job interviews, laws, regulation, survival and countless other skills that have benefited me just as much, if not more than anything I learned in any classroom at that school This is not only important to me, but to countless others.
Stand with us, and help us save something that will help shape the youth of Montgomery County and the Youth of West Montgomery for Decades to come. Don't let the Legacy of NC-9511 go quietly into the night. Give them hell, and let them know that we love this to much to let it die.
With sincerest regards
-Matthew Parker
Updates
September 1, 2015
The response to this campaign has gathered significant momentum that proves how deeply this program is valued by our community. It is clear that the legacy established at West Montgomery High School carries weight and deserves to be protected.
Reached 100 supporters
September 1, 2015
91 Comments
I was never in JR ROTC, but my 15 year old son is now and what a difference it has made in his discipline and academics. He is now on the honor roll because Jr. ROTC provided purpose and a mission. Please do not let it go.
if it was not for MSgt Riggs I would have never finish high school he would not let me quit . So all of the formal cadets need to help stop the school board from getting rid of NC-9511
This program is where many of my greatest memories were formed. It's where the foundation for my Air Force career started. I am now an E7 serving proudly. I think it would be a total disservice to the youth of Montgomery County if this program was discontinued.
Coming from a student who never even took ROTC, this program does not need to be taken out of West. I have personally seen it change students lives and think it is wonderfil.
Past Madam Commander of American Legion Post 92 I've watched kids in this program for about 19 years. Many, that never stood a chance in this world, found the way through one program alone... AFJROTC. And what one side of the county has, shouldn't the other???
Please save this program my brothers and I made three generations in this program and it holds a very important place in my families hearts. This program really helped my brothers and I to grow into who we are today. Please allow new students to have the opportunity to feel the same impact of this program.
Please save!!!!
Save this program.... It changes lives!
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I was never in JR ROTC, but my 15 year old son is now and what a difference it has made in his discipline and academics. He is now on the honor roll because Jr. ROTC provided purpose and a mission. Please do not let it go.