The Patriot Gouge

December

Picture Credit: Chewy and Nguyen *BLT and Troy were events that happened in September

Table of Contents

Information 3

Hearst Festival 4

Environmental

Clean up 5

School

Announcements 6

ROTC

Announcements 7

PC: c/Li

Friendly Reminders

Wear your uniform every Tuesday

Bring your PT Gear on Monday (Unless

said otherwise)

Bring in cans for the food drive!

Fill out your promotion sheets

Study your General Orders and Chain of

Command

Team Practice Schedule

Happy Birthday Cadets! November

*may change

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11/5 – Wong, Cathy

11/11 – Danh, Huyen

11/12 – Pham, Vivian

11/14- Nguyen, Khuong

11/20 – Halvorson, James

11/26- Ho, Jenny

11/26- Phan, Nhi

December

12/11- Nguyen, Sophia

12/13 - Pham, Briana

12/14- Lolly, Kelly

12/15 – Ha, Kathy

12/20- Timmons, Thomas

12/31 – Do, Johnhenry

Hearst Elementary Fall Festival

“I had a great time volunteering at Hearst Elementary Fall Carnival! It

wasn't like any other elementary carnivals we have done before where

we were in charge of game booths; this time we experienced new jobs

that were very interesting. For example, I was melting caramel and

cutting Oreo crums with many other cadets whom I got to know better

and bonded closer with. I really enjoyed this opportunity to serve the

community with my ROTC friends!”

-c/Li, Shurui

How was Hearst Elementary?

“On Saturday I helped out at an Elementary school. I volunteered with

ROTC. I helped set up tent-like shades. Later on in the day I helped

run the cake walk. Some things I did were take tickets, pull numbers

and run cakes. I felt good about helping the community. I spent 6

hours helping the community. I was happy to do so as it was very

fun.”

-c/Nguyen, Michelle

What time is it? Service time! November 8, 2014 our

NJROTC cadets helped set up the booths and run the

games at Hearst Elementary’s Annual Fall Festival. The

festival was similar to those held at Gage and Northmont.

As a result of the low number of booths and the large

number of cadets, there were some complications. Every

cadet was required to work in shifts so they could switch in

and out of with other cadets. Most cadets worked at the

booths and some helped with maintaining the water and

food supply for the concession stands. Thank you to the

cadets that took time out of their Saturday to help out!

PC: c/ Chewy

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Environmental Clean up November 13, 2014 was the designated day for our NJROTC

program to help clean up the school. Cadets went to each classroom to

collect and recycle any paper the teachers had accumulated. It was a fun

experience. Remember, you can make a difference and help the

environment everywhere, not just at school.

On a more serious note, protecting the environmental should be a

priority. As the presentation c/LTJG Danh gave about Recycling on

November 21, 2014 showed, many animals are affected by our excess

trash. The animals can’t tell the difference between food and trash.

“Once they eat the trash, they’re dead. Their life is over,” said cadet

Danh. So please, actually throw your trash away. Also, keep in mind

that there are different bins for trash and recycling. Do not put trash in

the recycling bin. Recycling bins are usually found in every classroom

on campus. They are either blue or black with the word recycle on it.

Another thing that needs to be considered is electronics. Most

electronics cannot be thrown straight into the trash because it has

harmful effects. It affects the environment’s air when they try to dispose

it. Instead take it to an E-waste recycle center/event. Our school hosts

these events occasionally to help dispose unwanted electronics. Lastly,

donate your clothes instead of throwing them out! Try to protect the

environment and help keep it clean. Thank you.

What you can do:

Recycle bottles, cans,

and paper

Do not litter

Use recyclable bags

Put things in the right

bin

Donate your clothes

Recycle electronics

through e-waste

Plastic Bag Ban Act California is the first state to ban single use plastic bags in grocery and convenience

stores. The reason to result in this was the pollution on the streets and waterways. Plastic bags

will be taken out of grocery stores in 2015 and convenience stores and pharmacies will be in

2016. This encourages grocers to use reusable bags or pay a 10 cent price for paper bags.

Gerken, James. "California Becomes First State To Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags." The Huffington Post.

TheHuffingtonPost.com, 30 Sept. 2014. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.

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In School News SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH THE YEARBOOK.: Share your photos with the yearbook.

Yearbook now has an app for you to share your photos and get you and your friends into the yearbook.

Search the app store for "HJ eshare" and use the school code of "phhs" to start sending your photos to

the yearbook staff. You can also send photos from your computer through the site hjeshare.com and use

the school code "phhs". All photos sent will be reviewed and considered for placement in the yearbook.

You can upload up to 10 photos at a time. Keep sending throughout the year, we will be looking for

great photos all year long.

STUDENTS SPEAK OUT: …your voice can make your school safer. If you see drugs, weapons,

bullying and see or hear about potential crimes and don’t know who you can tell. You can anonymously

CALL, TEXT or send WEB tip to Students Speak Out CALL (888) 580-8477 TEXT SDTips to 274637

WEB studentsspeakingout.org Your tip could earn you up to $1,000

HELP FOR SENIORS WITH COLLEGE APPS/FINANCIAL AID!!: Do you have questions

regarding Financial Aid and or the College Application process? Maureen Moustapha, our CAL SOAP

advisor, will be on campus in the Counseling Office Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays. 9:00 to 2:00. Please

sign up in the Counseling Office if you would like to meet her and have your questions answered!

ESSAY & VIDEO CONTEST $$$: $2,000, $1,000 and $500 PRIZES in each category of

competition! The Ninth Circuit Courts and Community Committee, with the assistance of the United

States District Court for the Southern District of California, is sponsoring an essay AND video contest

in conjunction with the 2015 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference which will be held in San Diego the

week of July 13, 2015. The theme of the contest will be "The Constitution: What the American Dream

Means to Me" and it will be open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Entries will need to

be submitted by April 1, 2015 and may be in either essay or video format. The winners will have the

opportunity to attend the Opening Reception of the Ninth Circuit Conference in July to meet and dine

with the judges of the Ninth Circuit. Registration for the competition begins December 2014. $2,000,

$1,000 and $500 PRIZES in each category of competition! Winners in each category will receive cash

prizes and invitations to attend an important gathering of judges and lawyers working in the federal

courts of the western United States. ENTRY DEADLINE is May 1, 2015 Mrs. Marino

SPIRIT WEEK: 12/2-12/19 Spirit Week December 15 - December 19! Dress up days: Monday -

Candy Cane, Tuesday - Holiday Movie, Wednesday - Snow Day, Thursday - Holiday Helpers, Friday -

Festive Sweater

BLOOD DRIVE: 12/2 - 12/18 Blood Drive! The next Blood Drive will be Thursday, December 18.

Sign ups for appointments will begin on Monday 12/8 in the quad. You can now donate if you are 15

and 16 years old - but only once every 6 months. Help save a life!

*more info on school bulletin 6

Upcoming Events

December 10 – Swim Qualifications

December 12 – Pancake Breakfast

December 12 – Gage Polar Express

Until December 18 – Food Drive

December 22-January 4 – Winter Break

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December 8 –14, 2014 Monday IS: Drill

Lunch: Academic Team Practice and Tutoring in

Room 502

AS: BDP 1435-1545 and BDS 1545-1630

Tuesday IS: Uniform / Academics

Lunch: Brass Meeting

AS: BDP 1430-1600 and Freshman BDCG 1600-1630

Wednesday

IS: Sports Day

Lunch: Academic Team Brain Brawl practice in

Room 504

AS: BDP 1435-1530

BDS 1530-1630

Thursday IS: Run Day

Lunch: Gage and Kiwanis Volunteering Meeting and

Tutoring

AS: BDP 1430-1530 and Freshman BDCG 1530-1630

Friday IS: Academics

Lunch: Cyber Patriot in Room 504

AS: Mock Field Meet, all teams competing at

Madison

Saturday Joint Brigade Regulation Drill competition at

Madison High School

Bus leaves 0845

*MAY CHANGE

Plan of the Week

"Thank you to all who

have been attending our

many community

service events and drill

team practices. We have

accomplished a lot over

the past few months,

and I must say that I am impressed

with so many outstanding cadets. Let's

keep the motivation high and the year

rolling! Have a great winter break

everyone!" – c/CDR Webb

A word from the CO

THANK YOU FOR READING

Patrick Henry High School NJROTC

6702 Wandermere Dr. San Diego, CA 92120