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Schools play a vital role in inspiring students to chase their dreams and pursue paths that reflect courage, dedication, and purpose. Among the most honorable of these paths is serving our country—a commitment that represents one of the highest forms of selflessness. As we guide and support these young individuals, let us proudly honor those who choose to serve by allowing them to represent the military branches they will one day join. These students stand ready to protect our freedoms, and in doing so, may one day pay the ultimate sacrifice. They are the future leaders of our armed forces, and they deserve our full respect and recognition.
Enlisted in the armed forces for a 17 or 18 year old is a massive step for them, they are choosing to do dangerous, physical and mentally demanding jobs in rough environments. For someone who is just a kid new to the world making the choice to join the military says they are willing to suffer and endure pain most of the country wouldn't do even for a million dollars.
They have stoles for "accomplishments in high school", anyone can do any of the academic programs there are stoles for. Enlisting and taking the oath and signing the dotted line at MEPS while still a student is still a accomplishment in high school.
As an incoming freshman who is hoping to join the JROTC at Chatham, I am disappointed to learn that wearing these stoles is against graduation dress code. Graduation is the moment you become a real life adult, and that should be recognized, as well as what you’ve done on the path to get there. If you can’t wear a symbol of your commitment to this journey it takes away from the significance that these stoles truly represent. Show how proud you are of your country and the soldiers that will serve to keep your home safe Mark Jones.
Graduation is a big part of the transition from kids to adults and it is important to understand that it is about the kids. They made it that far, they put in the effort to succeed, they deserve to wear symbols of their achievements and who they are going on to be as new adults. Let them show us who they plan to become.
Oak grove park is beautiful. However, parents should be afforded peace of mind when their kids are playing on the playground via a fence around said playground. Being an area that kids are running around, parents should not have to be anxious that their kid could run away into the water in a split second. The choice should be afforded to parents about whether they want their kids to be playing near the water or not; it should not be forced on them as an option as they are trying to enjoy a family day outside with their kids. There absolutely needs to be a fence around every playground.
Having lived in Virginia for many years,taking my son to many of the parks,I believe that any park located near any body of water should be fenced. Toddlers, more so then any age,are quicker then most of us realize. It should be a top priority to do anything we can to keep them safe. It takes a village and we are all part of that village and need to raise awareness for the safety that is needed for our children.
We have only been to this park in specific once. There is so much foot traffic and with the water so close it was very worrisome for me with both kids at once. A (1) gate fence would be a great addition to all parks to keep kids safe. Accidents happen faster then we all would like them to.
As Mother of three toddlers I would love to see this, we have driven from Norfolk to Williamsburg just to take the kids to a nice fenced in park. This isn't a lack of attention issue it's just common sense to help keep kids safe.
The lack of fence is the only reason I have never visited this park. My daughter is known to elope and I could never trust this location. A playground fence at all playgrounds is so needed!