Out of a total of 26 schools, we placed 17th for our first time. Compared to West View High School, the first time they went to Nationals they placed 19th, so we definitely have a better start with no where to go but up. Greenway High School, also from Area 11, made it up to 5th place and will represent California in the final stage of Nationals. Next year, it'll be San Ysidro High School representing California, only we'll be getting first place instead. During the banquet where they presented all the awards and revealed who won first place, they took the time to recognize the honesty and integrity of three individuals who dry fired and told the range officer instead of hiding it. One of those individuals was our very own, Jeff-Avery Joaquin, who received a large medal that they placed around his neck. Congratulations!
I wouldn't call Alabama a tourist spot during the winter, with its dead trees, dead grass, and plentiful cemeteries. But the people really lived up to Southern hospitality and the food was surprisingly delicious. We ate at places such as the Golden Rule, Red Lobster, and even a Japanese Restaurant called Fuji's, which was amazing. The Chef cooked the food right in front of the guests, twirling the spatula and knife in such a flashy, showy manner and cooking the food to absolute perfection! He even tossed food into our mouths, though only one person managed to catch it! The first day of our arrival, snow started falling in graceful patterns, illuminated by the glow of the hotel lights, and beautifying the barren land of Alabama.
Congratulations and great job!
~Public Affairs Officer
Cadet Ensign Bronder
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