------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ South Carolina State University’s Bulldog Battalion Newsletter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Orangeburg, South Carolina — Friday, December 16, 2016 ________________________________________________________________________________________ __ Congratulations to our Fall Commissionees On Friday, December 9 at 2 p.m., the Bulldog Battalion held its fall 2016 Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony. The keynote speaker for the event was Brigadier General Kenneth D. Hubbard, a 1986 alumnus of SC State University, who became the university’s 19th general officer. Brig. Gen. Hubbard is the son of career Army officer colonel (retired) Jerry Hubbard, also an SC State alumnus. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University. His military education includes the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the U.S. Air Command and Staff College.
Orangeburg, South Carolina — Friday, December 16, 2016 ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Congratulations to our Fall Commissionees
On Friday, December 9 at 2 p.m., the Bulldog Battalion held its fall 2016 Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
The keynote speaker for the event was Brigadier General Kenneth D. Hubbard, a 1986 alumnus of SC State University, who became the university’s 19th general officer. Brig. Gen. Hubbard is the son of career Army officer colonel (retired) Jerry Hubbard, also an SC State alumnus. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University. His military education includes the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the U.S. Air Command and Staff College.
Congratulations to 2nd Lieutenant Jessica Edwards and 2nd Lieutenant Jeffrey Sanders. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New Battalion Commander Appointed Cadet Andy Michel has been named that new Battalion Commander for the Spring semester Born on the French-Caribbean island of Martinique. Cadet LTC Michel was raised in Seat Pleasant, MD. He attended Forestville Military Academy high school. He is currently a senior criminal justice major at Claflin University where he has served in several leadership positions on and off campus including S.G.A. president for the 2015-2016 school year. He lives by the quote, “When you learn, Teach. When you get, Give.”
“My top priorities as BC is instilling military discipline, effective communication, and being organized at all levels.”
Cadets and Cadre Participate Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run
The 12th Annual Ronald McNair 5K Run was held on October 15th in Lake City, SC. The 5K is named after the late Ronald McNair, a native of South Carolina, who was one of the astronauts killed on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. He graduated from Carver High School, Lake City, South Carolina, in 1967 and later went on to received a B.S. in Physics from North Carolina A&T State University in 1971. A few cadets and cadre member signed up to participate even after the brief interruption of Hurricane Matthew. There were 13 possible award groups and our team stacked up well. Congratulations to: LTC Peterson came in 1st place in the 40-49 age group CPT Wilson came in 2nd in the 40-49 age group MAJ Nelms came in 2nd in the 30-39 age group Cadet Brandon Johnson came in 2nd in the males 18-29 age group Cadet Christopher Anderson came in 4th in the males 18-29 age group Cadet Jalen Ayers came in 5th in the males 18-29 age group Cadet Connie Sherow came in 1st in the female 18-29 age group Cadet Michael Stackhouse III came in 1st place Overall Males
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Go Army! Beat Navy! ________________________________________________________________________________________
__ Army has been tainted by its 14-game losing streak to Navy, but that has all came to an end
on Saturday afternoon. The Black Knights earned a 21-17 win over the Midshipmen in Baltimore. While the Black Knights dominated for most of the game, including holding a 14-0 lead in the half, Navy did hold a brief fourth-quarter lead. The Navy went up 17-14 on the Black Knights in the fourth quarter after a 41-yard touchdown run. It was the longest play of the day on either side. However, QB Ahmad Bradshaw led the Army down the field to score the game-winning touchdown on a nine-yard touchdown run with six minutes and with that, the Army beat Navy for the first time since 2001!
By Paul W. Gillespie / Capital Gazette
Happy Holidays from the Bulldog Battalion!
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Contact Your Cadre __________________________________ LTC Folden L. Peterson Professor of Military [email protected] Office: 803-536-8878
MSG Brent Garrett Senior Military Instructor [email protected] Office: 803-536-8881
CPT. Robbie Wilson Assistant Professor of Military Science [email protected] Office: 803-536-8955
SFC Christopher Lewis Training and Operations NCOIC [email protected] Office: 803-546-8955
Mr. Anthony Watson Recruiting Operations Officer [email protected] Office:803-536-8526
1. Make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Fill your gas tank, check the air pressure in your tires and make sure you have windshield fluid.
2.Buckle up, slow down, don’t drink and drive.
3.Avoid distractions such as cell phones – don’t text and drive.
4.Make frequent stops on long trips. If you’re too tired to drive, stop and rest.
5.If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible.
PLANES, TRAINS
1.It’s flu season. If you’ve been sick or been in contact with someone who is sick, consider postponing your trip. You could be contagious for a week before symptoms appear.
2.Remember that everything you touch has to be touched by someone else – luggage handlers, etc. Handle your own belongings as much as possible. Wash your hands often with soap and water.
3.Carry hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes with you. You can use them to wash your hands or wipe down surfaces such as armrests.
4.Bring your own pillows and blankets – they can act as a shield against the seat itself.
5.Avoid touching your face or eyes. If you have to cough or sneeze, do so into a tissue or your sleeve.
South Carolina State October 28 FRIDAY - A grade of “WF” will be awarded for course or University if withdrawn on or after this date November 1-14 TUESDAY-MONDAY – Student Evaluation of Instructors November 1-Feb 3 TUESDAY-FRIDAY-Deadline -Late Graduation Application Fee for May 2017 November 8 TUESDAY Election Day – NO CLASSES (STUDENTS ONLY) November 15 TUESDAY - Veterans Appreciation Day November 23-27 SUNDAY-SUNDAY – Thanksgiving Holidays - no Classes (STUDENTS ONLY) November 28 MONDAY - Classes Resume December 2 FRIDAY – Last of Day of Classes December 5-10 MONDAY –SATURDAY - Final Examination Period for all students December 13 TUESDAY—Faculty post final grades via Web
Claflin University November 8 - Tuesday - Election Day. Classes Suspended. University Closed. November 9 - Wednesday - University open/Classes Resume. November 13-20 - Sunday-Sunday - Homecoming Week. November 18 - Friday - Presidential Scholarship Gala. November 19 - Saturday - Homecoming November 20 - Sunday - Founders’ Day Convocation. November 22 - Tuesday - Residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Holidays. November 23-25 - Wednesday–Friday - Thanksgiving Holidays, Classes suspended. University closed. November 27 - Sunday - Residence Halls Reopen 1:00 p.m. November 28 - Monday - University open/Classes resume. December 2 - Friday - Last day of class. December 5 - Monday - Reading Day December 6-10 - Tuesday-Saturday - Final Examinations for Undergraduates, Graduate students and Continuing and Professional Studies students. December 10 - Saturday - Residence Halls close for Christmas break at 6:00 p.m. (All Students).
