Welcome to the Walter E. Stebbins High School AFJROTC Web Page!
Chartered 1 September 1967
Distinguished Unit Award with Merit - 2010-2011, 2015-2016
Distinguished Unit Award - 2012-2013, 2016-2017
OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION AWARD -2013-2014, 2014-2015
MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD - 1981-1982, 1983-1984, 1985-1986, 1988-1989, 1993-1994, 1994-1995
HONOR SCHOOL AWARD - 1984-1985
Walter E. Stebbins High School AFJROTC
1900 Harshman Rd.
Riverside, OH 45424
Maj Melvin C. Whitlow, Jr., USAF (Ret) - Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
MSgt Mike K. Hood, USAF (Ret) - Aerospace Science Instructor
Thank you for visiting the Walter E. Stebbins High School AFJROTC web page. If your son or daughter is enrolled in AFJROTC he or she has joined one of the most enriching programs anyone can take in high school. The goal of AFJROTC is to help students to become "better citizens for America" and to instill in them a sense of community service, self-discipline, and a commitment to excellence without a requirement to join the military.
Click on the links on the left side of this page, and scroll down below to see what's going on in the corps!
1900 Harshman Rd.
Riverside, OH 45424
Maj Melvin C. Whitlow, Jr., USAF (Ret) - Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
MSgt Mike K. Hood, USAF (Ret) - Aerospace Science Instructor
Thank you for visiting the Walter E. Stebbins High School AFJROTC web page. If your son or daughter is enrolled in AFJROTC he or she has joined one of the most enriching programs anyone can take in high school. The goal of AFJROTC is to help students to become "better citizens for America" and to instill in them a sense of community service, self-discipline, and a commitment to excellence without a requirement to join the military.
Click on the links on the left side of this page, and scroll down below to see what's going on in the corps!
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MAYOR PRESENTS PROCLAMATION TO STEBBINS AFJROTC
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Mayor Bill Flaute presented Stebbins AFJROTC a proclamation at the 17 August 2017 Riverside City Council meeting proclaiming 1 September 2017 as "Walter E. Stebbins High School AFJROTC Day" in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Stebbins' AFJROTC program.
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2017 CADET LEADERSHIP COURSE GRADUATES
Congratulations to our graduates of the 2017 Cadet Leadership Course held at Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio, from 12-16 June.
C/Capt Alexandria Mann
C/CMSgt Cameron Horn
C/CMSgt Tyler Kimmerly
C/CMSgt Clarice Wellmeier
C/SMSgt Jason Griffin
C/MSgt Julie Ritchie
C/TSgt Natalie Alaniz
C/TSgt Ian Haaf
C/TSgt Justin Lindner
C/TSgt Kurtis Thaxton
C/SrA Alina Bourgeois
C/SrA Stranton Jones
C/A1C Steven Jenkins
C/A1C Fabio Webb
You can view photos, and other information about the camp, by clicking on the Cadet Leadership Course link found on the left side of this page.
C/Capt Alexandria Mann
C/CMSgt Cameron Horn
C/CMSgt Tyler Kimmerly
C/CMSgt Clarice Wellmeier
C/SMSgt Jason Griffin
C/MSgt Julie Ritchie
C/TSgt Natalie Alaniz
C/TSgt Ian Haaf
C/TSgt Justin Lindner
C/TSgt Kurtis Thaxton
C/SrA Alina Bourgeois
C/SrA Stranton Jones
C/A1C Steven Jenkins
C/A1C Fabio Webb
You can view photos, and other information about the camp, by clicking on the Cadet Leadership Course link found on the left side of this page.
STEBBINS AFJROTC RECEIVES THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD FOR 2016-2017
The Stebbins AFJROTC program was awarded the Distinguished Unit Award for 2016-2017. This is the highest unit award an AFJROTC unit can receive in a year they have not received a headquarters inspection. Congratulations to the cadets of OH-022!
END-OF-YEAR TRIP TO GETTYSBURG MILITARY PARK AND HERSHEY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA, 5-6 MAY 2017
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The Stebbins AFJROTC end-of-the-year trip to Gettysburg National Military Park and Hershey Park, Pennsylvania, was a great success. Cadets from both Stebbins and Fairborn AFJROTC had a great time exploring both locations on 5-6 May 2017. You can see more photos from the trip on the Photo Album link found on the left side of this page.
STEBBINS AFJROTC RECEIVES FOUNDING UNIT STREAMER
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We received our Founding Unit Streamer from HQ AFJROTC. This streamer was awarded to us in recognition of OH-022 being a founding AFJROTC unit. We were chartered on 1 September 1967.
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2016-2017 ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to our annual and national award recipients for the 2016-2017 school year. You can see the list of recipients by clicking on the Awards Pages link found of the left side of this page.
CADET MEETS AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF
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Cadet Brandon Perdue had the honor of meeting Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen David Goldfein, at the Doolittle Raid anniversary at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
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2017 MILITARY BALL
56 cadets and guests enjoyed themselves at the 2017 Military Ball, held at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center.
Congratulations to our court for 2017:
King - C/Capt Austin Beatty
Queen - C/Col Mich'el Banks
Prince - C/A1C Hunter Baughman
Princess - C/2Lt Alexandria Mann
Duke - C/SrA Jarrod Foxworth
Duchess - C/TSgt Clarice Wellmeier
Knight - C/AB Alexander Fox
Maiden - C/AB Sydney Smith
You can see more photos on our Photo Album link found on the left side of this page.
Congratulations to our court for 2017:
King - C/Capt Austin Beatty
Queen - C/Col Mich'el Banks
Prince - C/A1C Hunter Baughman
Princess - C/2Lt Alexandria Mann
Duke - C/SrA Jarrod Foxworth
Duchess - C/TSgt Clarice Wellmeier
Knight - C/AB Alexander Fox
Maiden - C/AB Sydney Smith
You can see more photos on our Photo Album link found on the left side of this page.
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM
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JROTC's Academic Challenge Team wrapped up its 2016-2017 season after participating in the Level I competition. This year's team was made up of five, all-new members participated in an ACT/SAT-based competition against JROTC programs world-wide for the opportunity to advance to Level II. Unfortunately, the team did not advance to Level II. Instead, the cadets exhibited "Service Before Self" and scrimmaged the Stebbins High School Academic Challenge Team to help them prepare for their competitions in the GWOC. Great job team and better luck next year!
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CYBER PATRIOT
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Congratulations to our 2016-2017 Cyber Patriot Club that placed two teams in the Gold Tier and one team in the Silver Tier in the All Services Division. Cyber Patriot competitions place students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with the managing the computer network of a small company. This is only the club's third year of competition and membership has grown to fifteen members that participate in the STEM-based activity. Kudos to AFIT Student, Captain Froberg responsible for leading the weekly training sessions!
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THE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK WAS A SUCCESS
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The 2016 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 15th was another successful event. 38 cadets came out to assist the American Cancer Society and helped with clean up and taking down tables and chairs. This is the seventh year the Stebbins AFJROTC has been involved in this event that is attended by 5000-plus people every year.
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Stebbins cadets support the air force marathon
On September 17, Stebbins JROTC provided over 225 volunteer hours in support of the 20th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Fifty seven cadets were on hand to pass out refreshments and help cheer on over 15,000 runners and walkers from all 50 states and many foreign countries. JROTC emphasizes service to the school, community and nation as part of the curriculum. The cadets also helped cheer on MSgt Hood's wife Tracy as she completed the 10K.
guest speaker lt dunkel teaches cadets about feedback
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2Lt Patrick Dunkel is an Air Force Institute of Technology student, working on his masters degree in Astronautical Engineering. He spent the day with Stebbins Cadets explaining the importance of giving and receiving feedback. He challenged them to constantly seek feedback to improve as students, cadets and leaders. Thanks for taking time out of your busy school schedule to mentor our cadets!
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ANNUAL CAR WASH WAS ANOTHER SUCCESS!
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We had over 70 cadets on hand to help out with the car wash fundraiser! The car wash was a huge success and after washing about 50 cars, the cadets finished off the afternoon at the pool.
Thanks to all of the parents who donated water and received car washes, we couldn't do it without your support. |
STEBBINS AFJROTC PRESENTS THE COLORS AT THE CINCINNATI REDS GAME
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Stebbins AFJROTC presented the colors at the Cincinnati Reds game on 2 May 2016. Cadets participating were C/Maj Vanessa Earnest, C/Capt Natasha Jones, C/CMSgt Cheyenne Chalfan, C/CMSgt Taylor Graham, C/TSgt James Kennedy, and C/SrA Austin Edens.
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STEBBINS AFJROTC PRESENTS THE COLORS AT THE DAYTON DRAGONS GAME
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Stebbins AFJROTC presented the colors at the Dayton Dragons baseball game on 27 April 2016. Cadets participating were C/CMSgt Cheyenne Chalfan, C/CMSgt Taylor Graham, C/SSgt Warren Bice, C/SSgt Aaron Edens, and C/SrA Austin Edens.
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2015-2016 ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM FINISHES 11TH IN THE NATION!
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Great job by our Academic Challenge Team that recently competed in the ACT/SAT based JROTC Academic Bowl. In the first round of competition, they finished in the top 50% of 255 teams to advance to the second round where they finished number 11 of 55 teams. Unfortunately, they didn't advance to the finals in Washington DC like last year but the competition was tougher this year with a record number of teams participating. Great job nonetheless and we're proud of our cadets!
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STEBBINS AFJROTC EARNS HIGHEST INSPECTION SCORE
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The Stebbins AFJROTC program earned an "Exceeds Standards" on it inspection on 8 December 2015. This is the highest rating a unit can earn.
HQ AFJROTC conducts unit inspections every three years and looks at our entire program in thorough detail. Our rating is a reflection of the outstanding work of our cadets. Congratulations, and great job! |
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM COMPETES IN THE NATIONAL FINALS
Congratulations to our Academic Challenge Team! They were only one of eight schools, out of over 200, that qualified for the National Finals in Washington D.C. The teams compete in three levels of ACT and SAT-type questions. Our team is only the second in the history of Ohio to advance to the national championships! You can see photos from their trip to our nation's capital on the "Photo Album" link on the left side of this page.
STUDENTS CAN NOW EARN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT FOR TAKING AFJROTC
On 19 January 2013, the school board approved physical education credit for students who take two years of AFJROTC.
This site was last updated on 18 September 2017
