BILOXI, Mississippi — Baldwin County High School had five JROTC cadets attend the Cadet Leadership Course at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Representing the Flying Tigers included Cadets Alexis Sherrin, Gabrielle Williams, Cole Vice, Dalton Hickman and DeAndre Atkinson.

The course from July 9-15 was designed to teach students leadership skills/techniques, communication skills, Air Force core values and teamwork.

Approximately 120 cadets attended the training session, hailing from Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. Each cadet had to lead their flight in a marching routine, give an oral presentation, participate in daily physical training and had multiple uniform and dormitory inspections.

BCHS Cadet Alexis Sherrin won the most valuable player award for her flight and was nominated to be the flight commander during the drill competition.

On the final night of training, the cadets were allowed were able to go to the base bowling alley for dinner and fellowship.

The Flying Tigers squad is under the direction of Maj. Jamie L. Barnes and Sgt. Robert Davis. The Flying Tigers will have a rookie camp for incoming freshman interested in joining the ROTC and drill team.

Students interested in joining the Air Force JROTC program or attending rookie camp should contact their guidance counselor. Questions can also be directed to Barnes or Davis at jlbarnes@bcbe.org or rdavis@bcbe.org.