Green Gazette VOL 13, Issue 4 November 2013 Benson High School JROTC

1. Green Gazette VOL 13, Issue 4 November2013Benson High School JROTC Eight Benson cadets attended the viewing on October 10th on the UNO Campus. A special screening is being planned at the Benson library after school for students and their parents with staff from the Women’s Center for Advancement to help facilitate. Cadets also listened to another victim of Domestic Violence. RenesiaMartin was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Over the past eighteen years, she has held a leadership role within the financial services industry for a major insurance company. Her memoir, Don’t Hit My Mama! is a triumphant account of a childhood riddled with family violence, abuse and neglect. For three decades, Renesia attempted to outrun and deny the past abuse that haunted her, until one day she could no longer hide. She was forced to face her own demons. In her new release Don’t Hit My Mama!Renesia openly describes the process she went through to find wholeness. In addition, she shares self-help exercises for those who want to embark on their own journey of breaking the cycle of abuse and overcoming the effects of family violence. Renesia'sdesire for those held captive by past hurt and pain is to see them set free and made whole from the inside out. Pose with RenesiaMartin Selena Gray collects signatures against DV Unspoken Secret. Silent for Millions. One Reveals the Truth. “A powerful and stunning documentary that shows just how much children are affected by domestic violence.” THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR is a unique documentary that recounts the fear and pain of domestic violence through the eyes children. The film takes us on a family’s journey to discover the truth that lies beneath a recurring cycle of violence and the solution to end it. Raised in Tennessee households fraught with domestic violence, Penny and Brad Waldroup vowed when they fell in love to end the cycle. A ten-year marriage plagued by waves of mounting violence, all in front of their four children, culminated one horrific night. The film opens five and a half years later as the family continues to struggle with the impact of the violence that shaped their lives. Within three short months, we witness an astonishing turn of events. THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR is the first documentary of its kind to focus the conversation on the children of domestic violence in such a prominent way and elevate the visibility of this issue to the level it has.

2. The 2nd Annual Papillion Extreme 5K was held at Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area.  This race featured 12 obstacles with challenges such as the Sand Bag Carry, Lake Crossing, Mud Mayhem and more.  The finish featured a Slip & Slide into a muddy pit. Taking 10th overall out of 340 participants was Alan Juvrud. The Extreme Team consisted of Donovan Carter, Selena Gray, Katie Glessman and Selena Readd. Upcoming Events Cadets work College Fair at UNO Over 200 College reps from across the state, region and nation were available to answer questions and provide materials about their school.  • 7 Parent Teacher Conferences • 9 Nov Veteran’s Day Parade • 9 Nov Children’s Hospital Gala • 10 Nov Pancake Breakfast @ VFW • 11 Nov Veteran’s Day Activities • 18-30Nov Frozen Food Sales • 11 Dec Annual Federal Inspection • Cadet Staff Sergeant Hanzlik • I love JROTC because the service projects, the people, and the discipline. The people give their time and talentsto other people. The people we connect with and the memories we make together. Drill is my favorite. I get to go out of town, see new things, have fun and march for trophies. It feel’s amazing just being able to have people to love us and watch us! The things I learn in here, the movements and how serious this class is. It can help you in the future. It can provide great opportunities you can see and be in. 1st Place Omaha Pistol League CDT Anthony Brotzel, CDT Tristen Morse, CDT Liz Dietz CDT Angel Streeter and CDT Michael Walkowiak Cadet Sergeant Major Brotzel The reason I am in JROTC is for leadership. Leadership is a major factor that is in my life. I also I’m in the JROTC program to learn more values and skills that will help me in my life. I enjoy being around peers who enjoy doing the same things. I have been in the JROTC program for all four years of high school. I participate in varsity rifle and pistol team, and I helped lead Benson to its seventh consecutive first place against all OPS schools. November 9, 2013 Veteran's Day Parade Old Towne Bellevue Patriotic parade to honor military services. 10:00 AM Mission Street ____________________________ Drill Team Practice Old Gym 7:00-7:30 am M-CG T-Female W-Rifle Th-Varsity F-Freshmen