Summer Leadership School and Cadet Command and Staff School of Junior ROTC-West Texas was held at Howard Payne University June 11-17, 2011.

Around 200 cadets & staff attended the Pass in Review ceremony on Friday.  James Masters and Dee Denison, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3278 and the Ladies Auxiliary, presented a donation totaling $1,000 ($500 from each group) to Al Dunlop of the Abilene JROTC.  These funds are used to purchase the awards for the Cadets and for recreational events such as the day at the aquatic park.

The purpose of Cadet Command and Staff School (CCSS) is to provide an executive level Summer Leadership School (SLS) for Air Force JROTC programs across the state of Texas, with the mission of developing the attending cadets into leaders capable of running their respective corps or programs.  This is done through an extensive, week-long program with a focus in academics, Personal Development, and Team Building.

Above and below are photos of the Pass in Review Ceremony held last Friday.  Photos contributed.