Kitty Hawk Air Society Induction Ceremony Script
Neessen and pledges form up out of sight
Emcee: Welcome to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Kitty Hawk Air Society Induction Ceremony. I am Cadet (Rank and full name said) and I will be your emcee for this evening. As a courtesy for our inductees and guests we ask you to please silence your phones at this time.
LONG PAUSE TO ALLOW THEM TO SILENCE CELL PHONES!
Emcee: Ladies and Gentlemen, please stand, place your right hand over your heart, and join (Cadet Name) in reciting our Pledge of Allegiance.
Everyone recites pledge
Emcee: Thank you, you may be seated
Neessen marches in with saber/rifle at right shoulder arms… Halts and faces crowd.
Neessen: Kitty Hawk Pledges,
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Equivalent to The National Honor Society, Kitty Hawk Members are held to a higher standard of excellence, both professional and academic. These pledges are without a doubt up to this rigorous challenge.
Neessen moves to the center of the formation, faces the pledges, salutes with the saber/riffle and says
Neessen: It is better to deserve honors and not receive them, than to have honors and not deserve them.
Neessen joins Webb off to the side.
Emcee: Will Major Richards please come forward
Emcee: Cadet (first cadet), front and center.
“Help” hands Major the certificate and badge. Cadet _____ steps forward and is presented the KHAS certificate and badge by Major.
Emcee: Will Name of big brother/sister please come forward and assist putting cadet _______ cord and badge on his/her uniform.
Major gives the cord and badge to the guest and the guest puts them on the uniform.
Emcee: Thank you
Emcee leads applause
Emcee: Cadet __________, please return to the formation
The process continues until each cadet has received their badge and cord.
Emcee: Thank you Major Richards
If we have a guest, the emcee will announce that they have a few closing remarks. Ex. “LtCol Williams will now make some closing remarks” Then the Emcee will thank the guest and allow them to be seated.
Emcee: Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the newest members of the West High School AFJROTC Lieutenant John C. Gresham Kitty Hawk Air Society.
Emcee leads
“Leadership in Service” are the watchwords of the Vigil Honor, the highest level of membership in the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s national honor society. Following nomination, a candidate for the Vigil Honor must undergo a solemn and secretive ceremony at a Scout camp in the pine woods of Bastrop, Texas. I, too, have kept the Vigil, and I will never forget it.
The National Honors Society boasts of members with significant academic accomplishments, selfless hours of community service, and strong leadership capabilities as a representative of the school’s excellence. Becoming a member of the National Honors Society is a prestigious honor. As a student, I strive for excellence in my academics and have made the honor roll every quarter, showing my aim and dedication to reaching my highest potential. I try not to compete with other students, but with myself. My academics are the result of my hard work, and my dedication towards grades correlates to the dedication I have towards becoming a leader and a role model for the community.
The Commanding officer has called a Cadet Disciplinary Board to determine what will happen to Cadet Scott. He must defend himself and prove that his word is honorable.
"Attention!" Webb City's JROTC bellowed as the audience rose to salute the flag in honor of a very special occasion: Webb City High School's first annual Veteran's Day assembly. The room was filled high with respect and camaraderie for the individuals that were in attendance because of their valiant sacrifices in service.
I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming all of you into the National Honor Society, a group built off of high standards of achievement, not only in the area of academics but also in character and leadership. I congratulate each of you and your parents.
I am extremely honored to be selected as an eligible candidate for National Honor Society (NHS), which is based on four pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. When I was 11 years old, I saw my older brother walk across the stage to receive his NHS award. Ever since then, my ultimately goal is to follow his step and accomplish all the requirement while being a great leader and a respectful character by providing useful service. I believe NHS has done terrific things in the society by hard work and dedication therefore, I hope to play a part in providing great service to society. I hope to confirm their belief in my qualifications by addressing NHS values of academic excellence, leadership, service, and character.
My first visit to the Naval Academy was on family trip while in grammar school. On this and subsequent visits, the young men and women who chose to devote their lives to country and service greatly impressed me. As a high school student, I had the good fortune to experience Academy life via my acceptance to the competitive Summer STEM program, my invitation to Candidate Visit Weekend, and my participation in the Elite Throws Sports Camp. Through these first-hand experiences, I grew in awareness and commitment to an Academy education as an opportunity to enable me to serve my country. Moreover, I am honored to be a member of a gold star family, via my uncle Senior Master Sergeant Peter Bondi, recently deceased on active duty, and to have had a grandfather who served in the National Guard. Eulogies delivered for my Uncle Peter reflected a life of service and were a source of inspiration that fueled my resolve to serve.
Unit SC-932, or as we prefer the Byrnes High School AFJROTC, is one of the homes I have deemed to be a part of my life. I never intended to become so high up in this organization, but at the time that I am writing this, I happen to find myself in the position of cadet Vice Wing Commander (which means I am 2nd in command for any civilians reading). Needless to say, I have experienced, observed, and participated in most all aspects of this Corps. Not just the aspects of different clubs and classes we offer, but the aspects of the experience and training that I personally (as well as any other enthusiastic cadet) has received.
The purpose of this Student Handout is to provide Drill Sergeant Candidates with examples of Drill and Ceremony presentations to ensure consistency throughout the Drill Sergeant Program. This Student Handout is not meant to supersede or replace TC 3-22.5 in any way.
Qualifying for National Honors Society is a great honor and is the apotheosis of my highschool career. As a highschool student in arduous honors classes, I am faced with challenges on a daily basis that might discourage me from achieving my goals in life. Because high school can be rigorous and stressful at times, I have realized how these hindrances should be the reason for me to persevere towards greatness and to learn who I truly am. A National Honor Society member showcases leadership, service, exemplifies positive character, and an outstanding academic excellence at the same time. I believe that I display these characteristics, and would be an asset to the organization .
Upon entering high school, I hoped that one day I would get the chance to apply for the National Honor Society. Now that the day is finally here, I believe it is such a high honor to be considered in the company of so many students whom I admire for their impeccable intellect.
Growing up with a special needs sister has truly influenced my perspective of the world, which has then encouraged me to volunteer and discover the importance of compassion. As a potential membership candidate for National Honor Society, I have pondered over the word “honor”: what exactly does it mean to be honored? After all, National Honor Society is often associated with being a gateway to scholarships and a status on students’ resumes. Throughout my years of schooling and service, I realized that honor means more than simply being praised for achievements or being labelled for recognition. Overall, I believe I possess the tools to be a National Honor Society member, in which service and leadership are intertwined with my self-development and community mindset.
National Honors Society, and the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character establish the basis for a high-level student and young adult. Consistently, I strive to meet these standards and beliefs. The high standards held by the National Honors Society provide a positive basis for an exceptional young adult. By observing these standards, I hope to become an intelligent, respectable, and honorable student, that takes pride in his work and endeavors. The four pillars and beliefs of the National Honors Society will directly impact my future experiences and endeavors in many ways especially positively progressing my future academic career in a multitude of directions.
On May 12, 1962, General Douglas MacArthur addressed the cadets at the West Point Military Academy in his speech Duty, Honor, Country, during the reception for the Sylvanus Thayer Award. This award is given to an “…outstanding citizen of the United States whose service and accomplishments in the national interest exemplify personal devotion to the ideals expressed in the West Point motto, duty, honor, country.” As the one receiving this prestigious award, General MacArthur truly exemplified these values as he had acquired the rank of General of the Armed Forces while serving in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Within the speech Duty, Honor, Country, MacArthur utilizes logos, pathos, and ethos in order to appeal to the cadets
On May 27, 2011, I sat in the crowd of thousands of people waiting to see the cheer from the football field. No, this wasn’t a professional football game, or even a college game. This was the graduation and commissioning of 1000 men and women from the United States Naval Academy. As the covers of all the former midshipmen went into the air, and the crowd went wild, I stood in awe, speechless. Even as an 11 year old boy, I knew that I wanted to be that young man standing on the ten yard line, in an immaculate white uniform, jumping up and down and hugging his buddy next to him. As I read stories and biographies of men like Marcus Luttrell and Chris Kyle, some of the most courageous men in the world, I realized my calling in life. I was to be an officer in the United States Navy.