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Pine Crest AFJROTC cadets brief board on community service, Flight Academy and leadership goals
Summary
Pine Crest High School AFJROTC cadets presented to the Moore County Schools board about program size, student leadership, community service totals, Flight Academy placements and credentials available through CTE; board members praised the program and asked about capacity and funding.
Pine Crest High School's Air Force Junior ROTC presented an overview to the Moore County Schools Board of Education on Sept. 2, outlining the unit's mission, extracurricular activities and student achievements.
Principal Matt McLean and Major McClay introduced cadet leaders who described the program's priorities: leadership development, community service and student enrichment. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Aiden Stone said the unit's motto is "integrity above all" and noted the program currently enrolls about 134 cadets. Students described weekly wellness testing, intramurals, drill and color guard participation, community service efforts that exceeded goals (e.g., more than 2,000 pounds of canned food donated) and fundraising that supported events and scholarships.
Cadets highlighted the Flight Academy, which provided opportunities for cadets to pursue private pilot licenses; several recent graduates earned solo or full private licenses. The unit also runs Young Eagles flights at Moore County Airport and partners with community groups for drives and service events. The presentation noted that some CTE pathways will allow cadets to earn industry credentials.
Board members commended the cadets and asked practical questions about program capacity and growth constraints. Staff said physical space and classroom size limit additional cadet enrollment, and that an additional instructor would be provided once federal thresholds for instructor staffing are met. The superintendent and several board members said the program provides positive campus culture and leadership development opportunities for both cadets and their peers.
The board recessed for five minutes after the presentation and thanked the students and staff for attending.
