Robert G. Cole High School JROTC
JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl
Parent / Cadet Information Sheet
Dear Parent/Cadet,
I again offer my congratulations on your historic achievement. From over 1700 schools you now stand among the final 24 teams to vie for the national title. No matter our final placement, this is truly remarkable achievement and you should take pride in all that you have accomplished thus far. Our district, school and the corps of cadets could not be more proud of you and know you will represent us all in outstanding fashion.
This information packet is intended to provide parents and cadets the necessary information to prepare for our travel to the National Capital Region. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Calling or sending me a text on my cell phone will be the quickest and most reliable method of contacting me before and during the trip. My cell phone number is (210) 717-5078.
TRAVEL ITINERARY:
Southwest Airlines
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Depart SAT at 6:55 AM, SW 382
Arrive Nashville 9:05 AM
Depart Nashville 10:20 AM, SW 2006
Arrive Reagan National Airport 1:00 PM
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Depart Regan National Airport 8:00 AM, SW 797
Arrive St Louis 9:10 AM
Depart St Louis 10:25 AM, SW 1789
Arrive SAT 12:30 PM
I will check the group in the day prior so there is no need for you to check into your flight. We will print your boarding pass at the airport check-in.
Cadets must report with all baggage to the Southwest Airlines check-in desk not later than 5:45 AM, on Wednesday, 21 June 2017. I will be there to receive cadets and assist with the check-in process.
Note: When in DC our transportation to / from the university will be via shuttle. Transportation to the various sites off campus will be by metro and other public transit.
LOCATION: The 2017 JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Championships will take place on the Catholic University of America Campus, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20064. Those wishing to learn more about the university may go to the following website: http://www.cua.edu/index.html.
HOUSING: All cadets and cadre will be housed in gender specific dorms on the university campus. The campus security will be augmented by an additional security guard dedicated to JLAB dorms during the evening hours. JROTC cadre members from participating schools will assist in the supervision of the dorms. The following linens are provided: sheets, blanket, pillow, towel, and washcloth.
MEALS: All meals will be provided to the cadets for the duration of our travel. Food and drinks, outside normal meals, will be at cadet expense.
SUPERVISION: All cadets will remain under my direct supervision throughout the entire trip. Dr. Clayton, our principle, will be accompanying us on our trip to provide additional supervision.
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Your cadet will have their cell phone with them most of the time except during competition. In the event of an emergency and you are unable to contact your cadet, please contact me at (210) 717-5078 or you may contact the JLAB operations center at (770) 289-8458. The university will provide internet service should you desire to video call your cadet while at JLAB.
SCHEDULE: We are arriving two days prior to the start of the competition to afford the cadets the educational opportunities that abound in our nation’s capital. During those two days and the Monday following the competition we will take in as many sites as our stamina will allow. I am not publishing a schedule of sites visits as our pace will depend greatly on the crowds, weather conditions and the desires of the cadets. I will ask your cadet to call you to make sure you are aware of our daily plan. From Friday evening into Sunday the team will be engaged in the JLAB competition. A copy of the schools participating and competition schedules are enclosed for your reference.
STREAMING JLAB 2017 – This year’s JLAB competition and other key events will be live- streamed on YouTube. Please go to JLAB Live to view all livestreamed events. If you have difficulty with the hyperlink, please use the following internet address to view the events: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL627wXRH-Y4nzLsssHshR47-PF-sbehT
Please use #JLAB2017 and #JROTCservice for all social media posts regarding your team before, during and after JLAB. The following events will be livestreamed:
Fri. June 23
7:30 PM Opening Ceremony
Sat. June 24
3:30 PMAir Force Academic Championship
4:15 PM Marine Corps Academic Championship
5:00 PMNavy Academic Championship
Sun. June 25
3:45 PM Army Academic Championship
5:00 PM Joint Service Bowl Academic Championship
Mon. June 26
7:30 PM Awards ceremony
MEDICAL: Please let me know if your cadet is required to take prescription medications that may require supervision or if there are any medical conditions or allergies that may limit your cadet’s ability to participate in any activities.
PACKING LIST: Enclosed for your review is the packing list for our trip. While in competition all cadets will wear the class B uniform. Outside of competition, cadets will wear appropriate civilian attire. You should expect the daytime temperatures to reach 90 degrees with high humidity so please plan accordingly. I cannot stress enough the need for comfortable shoes for our site visits – the will be a lot of walking. Please encourage your cadet to pack as lightly as possible to ease the burden of travel. A list of Transportation Security Administration prohibited items is attached for your reference.
MONEY: Cadets are encouraged to bring cash for snacks & souvenirs. Please keep in mind that prices within the DC area tend to be significantly higher than in the San Antonio area.
Please contact me with any questions.
/signed/
WILLIAM P. LACHANCE
Colonel, USA Retired
Senior Army Instructor