AFJROTC

The economy has struck once again. They are now making even more cuts from schools. This time from the ROTC. They are cutting all after school and summer activities from the program. And I believe this is the dumbest move that they can make. As a former ROTC cadet I participated in the drill teams, I took part in all military ball and dining out ceremonies, along with summer leadership and the sports activities (such as softball). Being in those situations I was almost forced to open up socialy. It was because of events, such as military ball, that I have as many younger friends as I do. As a junior, I didn't have classes with sophomores or freshmen, but I had friends in those classes. I had those friends due to drill team, due to military ball, due to dining out. With the emphasis of todays school boards and media being on bullying and self esteem, you would think that they would be doing all they can to create a "team" or "family" atmosphere. But instead they are taking away one of the only things in high school that actually brought underclassmen and seniors together. They can do what they feel they "need" to do, but why make the kids sacrifice a truely integral part of life, the social experiences, the "team" atmosphere, the feeling of belonging?