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TMI Corps of Cadets to compete in National Youth Cyber Defense Competition

Stephanie Gish

Texas Military Institute (TMI) Corps of Cadets announced its participation in the eighth season of CyberPatriot’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Beginning on October 17, 2015, Cadets and students from the TMI’s high school and middle school will compete in the CyberPatriot Middle School, Open High School and JROTC Divisions against similar teams across the country. This is the first year TMI will have 5 separate teams competing and the first year it will compete in the Middle School and Open Divisions. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire high school … Continue reading TMI Corps of Cadets to compete in National Youth Cyber Defense Competition

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Corps of Cadets members participate in the JROTC Academic Bowl

Stephanie Gish

Six members of the TMI Corps of Cadets participated in the 2014-2015 JROTC Academic Bowl: Cadets Lincoln Abbott, Christopher Clark, Saad Ehsan, Garrett Lindemood, Juan Pablo Martinez, and Sofia Miranda-Fred. The TMI team scored a 90% overall. One of the main goals of the JROTC Academic Bowl is to prepare students for state exit/graduation exams as well as college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. Questions about current events were also included – focusing on national and international news, particularly international relations, politics, business and science. Each JROTC unit was allowed one Academic Team of four Cadets consisting … Continue reading Corps of Cadets members participate in the JROTC Academic Bowl

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TMI announces JROTC awards

Stephanie Gish

The Texas Military Institute Corps of Cadets (JROTC) of TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas announced its October Cadet of the Month awards for Upper and Middle School. They are: Ana Paula Velasco, a sophomore in Charlie Company; and Jordan Aw, a seventh grader also in Charlie Company. These cadets were nominated by their companies to compete in the monthly contest. Cadets were inspected, quizzed on TMI Corps knowledge and local and national chains of command until there was one winner from each division. As recipients of a Cadet of the Month award, they qualify to compete for Cadet … Continue reading TMI announces JROTC awards

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2013-2014 End-of-Year Corps Awards

Stephanie Gish

The SUPERIOR CADET AWARD (FIRST YEAR) is presented to Alex Johnson Presenter: Mr. Patrick Garcia, TMI graduate Class of 1972 The SUPERIOR CADET AWARD (SECOND YEAR) is presented to Sofia Miranda-Fred Presenter: Mr. Matt Ridewood, TMI graduate, Class of 2001 The SUPERIOR CADET (THIRD YEAR) is presented to Armando Martinez Presenter: Major Felipe Galvan, US Army, TMI graduate, Class of 1991. The SUPERIOR CADET AWARD (FOURTH YEAR) is presented to Steele Sessions Presenter: Mr. Don Elliott, TMI graduate Class of 1963 The ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY JROTC MEDAL is presented to Cole Davila Presenter: Mr. Lee Leopard The NATIONAL … Continue reading 2013-2014 End-of-Year Corps Awards

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Corps Rifle Marksmanship and Physical Fitness Awards

Stephanie Gish

Marksmanship awardees: Cadets received scores for their ability to shoot in three positions: the prone unsupported position, the kneeling position and the standing position. Each of these shooting positions could receive a score of 100 points with a total of 300 points maximum. Those individuals who qualified for the Marksmanship award, scored between 150 to 174 points. Lincoln Abbott GW Bodden Daniel Charlton Will Cruse Cole Davila Aston Down Kyle Evers James Floyd Gabrielle Largoza James Livingston Armando Martinez Gerardo Martinez Chinedu Kevin Ofoegbo James Perlitz Cheng Qian Blake Riesz Luis Alejandro Rodriguez Taylor Sessions Cole Solis Ian Vaughn JuliaGrace … Continue reading Corps Rifle Marksmanship and Physical Fitness Awards

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TMI students bound for Boys State

Stephanie Gish

Three students from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas were nominated to attend Texas Boys State 2014, to be held June 8-13 on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Juniors Cadet Command Sgt. Maj. Markell Henderson, Cadet 1st. Sgt. Gerardo Martinez and Cadet Sgt. 1st class Leo Solis, all members of the Texas Military Institute Corps of Cadets (JROTC), will represent TMI as delegates to the annual conference. They are sponsored by American Legion Post 593 in Converse, of which TMI’s assistant commandant, retired Army Maj. Joseph Claburn is an active member. Requirements for school nominees … Continue reading TMI students bound for Boys State

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TMI students bound for Boys State

Stephanie Gish

Three students from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas were nominated to attend Texas Boys State 2014, to be held June 8-13 on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Juniors Cadet Command Sgt. Maj. Markell Henderson, Cadet 1st. Sgt. Gerardo Martinez and Cadet Sgt. 1st class Leo Solis, all members of the Texas Military Institute Corps of Cadets (JROTC), will represent TMI as delegates to the annual conference. They are sponsored by American Legion Post 593 in Converse, of which TMI’s assistant commandant, retired Army Maj. Joseph Claburn is an active member. Requirements for school nominees … Continue reading TMI students bound for Boys State

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TMI student wins military scholarship

Stephanie Gish

Markell Henderson, a junior at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, is the recipient of a Purple Heart Scholarship, a merit award sponsored by the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, of which TMI is a member, and the Purple Heart Service Foundation. He was presented with a certificate March 24 in daily chapel. Henderson, who serves as cadet command sergeant major, in the Texas Military Institute Corps of Cadets (JROTC), was nominated by TMI military faculty. The $500 award, to be applied to 2014-2015 tuition, recognizes Henderson for “outstanding leadership, exceptional service and distinctive … Continue reading TMI student wins military scholarship

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January Cadets of the Month

Stephanie Gish

The Texas Military Institute Corps of Cadets (JROTC) at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas has announced Cadet of the Month awards for January. Members honored are: Cadet Staff Sgt. Lincoln Abbott, a sophomore, of Alpha Company, as Upper School Cadet of the Month; and Cadet Ian Ogle, an eighth grader, of Charlie Company, Middle School Cadet of the Month. These cadets were nominated by their companies to compete in the monthly contest. Cadets were inspected, quizzed on TMI Corps knowledge and local and national chains of command until there was one winner from each division. Continue reading January Cadets of the Month