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Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "5th of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla. It is not an obligatory federal holiday. The holiday commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.

A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day; Mexico's Independence Day is actually September 16 (dieciséis de septiembre in Spanish), which is the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

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Mother’s Day

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Memorial Day

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This article is about the holiday in the United States. For the holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, see Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) .

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, for many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day.

Traditional observance: Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place a U.S. flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery.

Armed Forces Day

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Several nations of the world hold an annual Armed Forces Day to recognize, venerate, and honor their military forces. It is similar to the Veterans Day of the United States or the Remembrance Day in many other nations.

In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. The day was created in 1949, and was a result of the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days, but observance of these days, especially within each particular service, continues to this day.

The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated by parades, open houses, receptions and air shows. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May, and Armed Forces Week begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the third Sunday of May. Because of their unique training schedules, National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May. The purpose of Armed Forces day is to honor Americans serving in the five services - the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

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PT-Success? Oh Yes!

By: C/ Maj. Ariel Thomas

As you all know for the past two years we’ve been doing something new in JROTC, known as PT-physical training. Every Friday we put on our PT uniforms and we either head to the gym, auditorium, or outside with our instructors and we get to work. One or two people lead the group in various stretches and exercises. This consists of push-ups, sit-ups, flutter kicks, lunges, arm stretches, leg stretches and much more. We usually start the year with a Field Day, and then we go into the regular PT every Friday. Along with the stretches, sometimes we play games as a team. We’ve played volleyball, basketball, and even a unique form of kickball. When we play these games, everybody comes together as a team and rarely is there an argument. Everybody seems to realize that it’s just a game and everybody’s just out to have fun.

So has PT been a success? Most definitely! At our first field day, we had an overall success. Chief fired up the grill and made sure everybody had more than enough to eat. The Air National Guard provided us with an incredible obstacle course (the AS-4’s won of course). We played tug-of war, while at the same time, took our timed mile run and did our timed and recorded exercises. Our awesome instructors made it a fun experience for us all. MWR (morale, welfare, and recreation) Officer Cadet Captain Jason Otten and I (Public Affairs Officer Major Ariel Thomas) recorded ever cadet who participated in the Field Days information into ROTC’S computer system called CIMS. PT has proved to be an overall success!

Colors Day

By: C/ Maj. Ariel Thomas

On April 25,2008, at 8:30 a.m., the Class of 2008 Colors Day Program began. As the seniors processed into the auditorium to the “Gateway Theme,” each and every senior stood out. The point of Colors Day is for each senior to receive his or her Gateway colors ribbon that will later be worn at graduation. Each senior was to wear dressy/casual like attire and each senior distinguished. When the seniors walked across the stage to receive their ribbons, their post graduation plans were announced. Each AS-4 that was present at the ceremony stood out as ROTC cadets.

After the ceremony, the seniors were hungry and ready to eat. They went to Favazza’s Rose of the Hill Banquet Hall. The food was Italian and left many mouths, stomachs, and overall seniors happy. When the Class Superlatives were announced, our own Cadet 1st Lt. Kelvin Williams won two awards: Most Athletic and Most Outgoing guy. Way to goy Kels! When the adults were done talking to the seniors and giving announcements, the seniors were dismissed. After, all of the seniors took pictures to capture what can surely be called one of the most memorable senior days of our lives.

Senior Dedication

By: C/ Maj. Ariel Thomas

MO 851ST AFJROTC has done a lot together this year. Our reveille’s, our retreat’s, a field day, PT’s on Friday, inspections, field trips, an upcoming dining out, and much, much more. Sure our wonderful instructors make sure that we are able to do these things. Yet, have you ever really thought about how much it is that the AS-4’s do? The seniors in AFJROTC do quite a bit of planning and organizing, under the aid of our great instructors, to make sure most of our programs run smoothly and we get through them okay. Let’s find out what it is that they do in that AS-4 room that the underclass wish was theirs and what it is they plan to do after they graduate.

Monica Ward-Group Commander/Operations Officer

Future Plans- plans to go to either Webster University or Benedictine College and major in Dentistry and Photography, have her own Dentists office and Photography studio.

Staff Accomplishments-planned the Veterans in School Lunch while Operations Officer, assisted the group commander as the Vice Commander, in charge of the 23rd Annual Dining Out as current Group Commander.

Personal Accomplishments- $24,000 in scholarships, National Honor Roll all 4 years of High School, Member of the Varsity Volleyball Team

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“Don’t let the petty stuff (or people) overpower you because all it proves is that you are just as weak as them” Class of 2008*

Jerry Steward- Operations Officer/Executive Officer

Future Plans-plans to attending the University of Missouri-Colombia and major in Business. Afterwards he plans to receive a commission in the U.S. Air Force.

Staff Accomplishments- helped organize Blood Drive, helped in set-up of Dining Out

Personal Accomplishments- maintained a 3.65 GPA, Air Force Scholarship recipient, National Honor Society

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“Yesterday has passed; tomorrow is not promised; so live for today, and live it to the fullest”

Melody Chambers- Special Assistant/Commander/Drill Team Vice Commander/Public Affairs

Future Plans- to go away

Staff Accomplishments- produced 3 issues of the Gazette, did Spring briefing, did Spring Blood Drive

Personal Accomplishments- got an A in AP Physics, Got over $20000 in Scholarships

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“Money is my motivation”

Brandon Bolden- Special Assistant/Corps Commander/Drill Commander (Jan-Feb)

Future Plans- attend Abilene Christian University and Major in Biology, then enroll into Medical School to become a Physical Therapist.

Staff Accomplishments- Commanded Harris-Stowe and Veteran’s Day parades, Fall Blood Drive, Drill Team Commander for winter months, attended MLK Luncheon, assisted Group Commanders with their duties

Personal Accomplishments- Gates Millennium Scholar (full ride to college), received over $400,000 in scholarships, National Honor Society, recipient of the Air Force Association Bronze Medal, Ace of Aces

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous. Actually, who are you not to be?”

Jerreice Robinson- Executive Officer

Future Plans-plans after high school is to attend Lindenwood University, and major in Biology and minor in Spanish

Staff Accomplishments-kept minutes of each class session, Prepared awards for reveilles/retreats

Personal Accomplishments- became a lifeguard, Received $1,000 from Delta Sigma Theta, Played varsity soccer and cross country, Received $1,000 from MLK scholarship essay contest, Received Daughters of America Revolution Medal, Former Chief of Information

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“Be Yourself”

Ariel Thomas- Public Affairs Officer

Future Plans- plans to attend Harris-Stowe State University and major in Elementary Education. She will later go back to school and major in Communications to earn a degree in Journalism. She also plans to audition for TV shows and movies so she can to be become an actress while attending school.

Staff Accomplishments-put up display cases, put up picture board, and helped with the May Gazette.

Personal Accomplishments-writing Editor of school newspaper,” The Prowl”, was a Top Gun in ROTC 1st semester, won cadet officer of the month for October

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“They say what is done in the darkness will come to the light. So if you’re going to do something, do it for everybody to see, because in the light, it will shine brighter.”

Kelvin Williams- Logistics Officer

Future Plans-will attend Westminster College after high school. There I will play football and major in Business Marketing.

Staff Accomplishments-helped issue uniform items to cadets in need, Organized AFJROTC storage room.

Personal Accomplishments- Captain of the Football Team, 2nd All-Time leader in Interceptions in GIT History, Defensive Back for All-Conference Football, Sgt. At Arms of Gateway’s Senior Council, Received $13000 in scholarships

Quote to Leave Everybody With- “When the chips are down, and it’s raining on your parade, you gotta’ get some lemons, and make lemonade. Bluuhhhhhuh!”

Charles Rose-APT (Awareness Presentation Team) Officer

Future Plans-plans to attend Northwest Missouri State and major in Business Administration.

Staff Accomplishments- held a review about the dangers of drug substance abuse and STD awareness.

Personal Accomplishments-Air Force Sergeant Association Award Winner, Cadet NCOIC of the Month. (March 2007)

Quote to Leave Everybody With- “Some people are born knowing who they are, while others have to find themselves….do you know?”

Gerald Jones- Recruiting Officer

Future Plans- plans to leave for Basic Training in the Air Force Reserve THIS SUMMER. Afterwards, he plans to attend Southeast Missouri State and play football.

Staff Accomplishments-

Personal Accomplishments-Military Order Purple Heart Award winner, starting receiver for the Varsity Football Team, Cadet Officer of the Month of November.

Quote to Leave Everybody With- “Treat everybody the way you wanna’ be treated”

Jason Otten- MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) Officer

Future Plans-plans to leave for Basic Training and become part of the Security Forces for the U.S. Air Force.

Staff Accomplishments-put all physical training data in CIMS

Personal Accomplishments-1st Team All-American Jr. year in baseball

, Ranked #3 for most recruited in the district, Had more than 85 strikeouts, Delayed Entry Program for the U.S. Air Force

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“T.I.M.E Time Is Money Everyday”

Phuong Phung- Squadron B Commander

Future Plans-plans to attend the University of Science and Technology. He will enroll into their AFROTC program and earn a commission into the US Air Force, so that he may become a pilot.

Staff Accomplishments-Commanded 146 AS-1 cadets

, Prepared guide-ons and attendance sheets, prepared guide-ons and attendance sheets

Personal Accomplishments-Superior Performance Award, American Veterans Award, Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction Award, National Honor Society

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“People shouldn’t dwell on the past. It’s enough to try your best in all that you’re doing now.”

Satin Booker- Finance Officer

Future Plans-plans to attend a 4-year university and I want to obtain my master’s degree in general psychology.

Staff Accomplishments-collected money for AFJROTC events, Wrote and maintained receipts

Personal Accomplishments- Ace for the first semester of the 2007-2008 school year, Voted MVP of the Varsity Volleyball team, Historian for Student Govt., Obtained Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Sara Bulic-Personnel Officer

Future Plans- plans on attending the University of Missouri-Columbia, majoring in biological sciences to become a successful cardiologist.

Staff Accomplishments- kept track of all cadet records, made sure all files were up to date

Personal Accomplishments- National Honor Society Member, maintained a cumulative GOA of 3.5 throughout high school, has been accepted to all schools applied to, was the Cadet of the Year as an AS-1, Ace of Aces for the year 04-05

Quote to Leave Everybody With- “ Our differences make us unique.”

Samantha Tobin- Squadron A Commander/Drill Commander/Corps Vice Commander

Future Plans-plans to leave for Basic Training in September and begin my Air Force career.

Staff Accomplishments- prepared AS-II, AS-III, and AS-IV cadets for reveilles and retreats, maintained all flight continuity books

Personal Accomplishments-obtained EMT License, Delayed Entry for the U.S. Air Force, Secured a job in Imagery Intelligence

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“When stuff and things make you mad, just remember tact and diplomacy.”

Aziz Kadric- Special Projects

Future Plans-plans to attend the UMSL/Washington joint undergraduate Engineering Program and major in Civil Engineering. Afterwards, he wants to enroll into graduate school at either Washington University or Rolla.

Staff Accomplishments-worked on Special Projects including the AFJROTC website

Personal Accomplishments-attended cadet advanced leadership school, American Legion Scholastic Award, Cumulative GPA of 3.6, scored a 28 on ACT, Cadet Officer for the month of June

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“ It doesn’t matter how smart you are, how high your GPA or ACT score is, all you need to succeed is determination. GPA: 3.7 ACT: 28”

Richard Brewer-Safety Officer

Future Plans- plans to enter the Armed Forces after graduation.

Staff Accomplishments- in charge of completing Safety Inspections, Updated Continuity folder

Personal Accomplishments- made school wrestling team, participated in the Veterans’ Day Parade all four years.

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“ There’s only two questions in life “Why?” and “Why Not”. The answers are simple, but are not understood by anyone”

Emina Subasic-NCOIC Public Affairs (AS-III Senior)

Future Plans-plans on going to Merrimac College for two years and then to SLU to finish a degree in Criminal Justice

Staff Accomplishments-assisted in all tasks assigned and worked with instructors when needed

Personal Accomplishments-took two independent studies this year and overcame obstacles in math – leaving with an “A.” Member of the Drill Team

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“The world will tell you are until you tell the world.”

Dustin Latham-Audio Visual (AS-III Senior)

Future Plans-plans to enter the Armed Forces; stay alive; start a family; stay healthy; get some sleep

Staff Accomplishments-in charge of all video and photography for the unit; worked with instructors; participated in all events to ensure photography was covered

Personal Accomplishments-worked throughout school and didn’t compromise my education, getting engaged

Quote to Leave Everybody With- “Stay in school, work hard, and don’t be stupid.”

Hayley Russell-Chaplain/Flight Logistics (AS-III Senior)

Future Plans-go to college in San Diego and ultimately join the Navy as an officer

Staff Accomplishments-took care of the flight ensuring their uniform requirements were met; worked with the instructors to issue accountable items; kept track of all issued items

Personal Accomplishments-graduating high school; this is all that matters to me right now

Quote to Leave Everybody With-“Werd.”

Upcoming Events

Military Order of the World Wars Camp 12- 14 June

Summer Leadership Camp 15 – 21 June

Boys State 15 – 21 June

Girls State 22 – 28 June

4th of July

Advanced Cadet Leadership Camp 7 – 11 July

Advanced Technology Honors Camp 12 – 17 July

NOTE: Unfortunately there will not be a Spring Field Day for the following reasons:

1. Students cutting class on a regular basis (especially 5th period).

2. The worst Tardiness in years; shows lack of respect for classmates and instructors.

3. Lack of support for the Dining Out and other Corps programs.

4. Inability to understand that rewards (like field day) are earned.

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The May Issue is Dedicated to the AS-IVs and all

Seniors in the Class of 2008

This year’s Dining Out was once again held at the SLU Busch Student Center Ball Room with dinner catered by Chartwells. The night highlighted numerous award winners and welcomed old and new friends. We were honored to have Mr. Micky Collins, Director, Office of Diversity and Economic Opportunity, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, give a phenomenal motivational speech. We were also fortunate to be entertained by the talented

Mr. Bob Ellis, CMSgt (Ret), who performed a few songs dedicated to the corps. The evening culminated with Dr. Dishman, Principal, GIT, awarding our unit with the 2006/2007 Outstanding Unit Banner, and the announcement of the 2008 Fall Commander, C/2Lt Devin Jackson.

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Senior Class

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Individual Highlights:

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Special Interest Articles:

▫ May Holidays

▫ Dining Out

▫ Articles

PT-Success?

Colors Day

Senior Dedication

▫ Upcoming Events

▫ 2008 AS-IVs

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May Issue

MO 851st Cadets Gazette

According to a paper published by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture about the origin of the observance of Cinco de Mayo in the United States, the modern American focus on that day first started in California in the 1860s in response to the resistance to French rule in Mexico. The 2007 paper notes that "The holiday, which has been celebrated in California continuously since 1863, is virtually ignored in Mexico."

This article is about several worldwide days celebrating motherhood. For other uses, see Mother's Day (disambiguation). Mother's Day is a day honoring mothers, celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements Father's Day, the celebration honoring fathers.

Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins.

One school of thought claims this day emerged from a custom of mother worship in ancient Greece, which kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of Greek gods. This festival was held around the Vernal Equinox around Asia Minor and eventually in Rome itself from the Ides of March (15 March) to 18 March.

The ancient Romans also had another holiday, Matronalia, that was dedicated to Juno, though mothers were usually given gifts on this day.

In some countries Mother's Day began not as a celebration for individual mothers but rather for Christians. Different countries, different meanings.

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