Overview
On May 15th, Carolina Forest High School NJROTC held an end-of-year awards ceremony to conclude another exceptional year for our unit. During the ceremony, multiple distinguished cadets were recognized and awarded for their exemplary conduct, leadership potential, aptitude, military bearing, and personal appearance. These awards were given to the cadets by groups that support and sponsor our NJROTC program such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Army National Guard, and Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Change of Command
After all awards were given, the change of command was executed. The change of command is a time-honored tradition signifying the relinquishment of duty from the outgoing commanding officer, Heller, to the incoming commanding officer, Mackenzie Praet. The new CO then introduced the new executive officer for our unit, Kaylee Hopkins. Thank you to all the cadets and parents who attended this year's ceremony. We hope for another successful year under Praet's and Hopkins' leadership.
Staff
Commanding Officer: Mackenzie Praet
Executive Officer: Kaylee Hopkins
Command Master Chief: Ashrae Keyes
Operations Officer: Shelby Hedges
Weapons Officer: Zayden West
Administrative Officer: Tyler Workman
Supply Officer: Maritsa Morris
Color Guard Officer: Eden Ngo
Public Affairs Officer: Ian Whitmore
Media Officer: Gwenyth Fougere
Community Service Officer: Justina Aponte
Supply Chief: Emma Stephenson
Operations Chief: Bisma Bajwa
Team Commanders
Drill Team: William Mincey
Rifle Team: Gwenyth Fougere
Orienteering Team: Tyler Manco
Academic Team: Maritsa Morris
Drone Team: Tyler Workman
Cyberpatriot Team: Kenneth Powell
Sea Perch Team: Lauren Spain
Article Written by C/CPO Ian Whitmore
Contact us
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions! You can reach our Public Affairs Officer, Senior Naval Science Instructor, or Naval Science Instructor through the information below.
C/CPO Ian Whitmore, Public Affairs Officer - CFHSPublicAffairsOfficer@gmail.com
Captain Kevin Boyle, Senior NSI - kboyle@g.horrycountyschools.net
Chief Gregg Thompson NSI - gthompson002@g.horrycountyschools.net
