23-25 Jan 2002
Cadets from HCHS got the opportunity to experience a first-hand look of U.S. Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, for three straight days. Upon arrival at the recruiting building, cadets were instructed to run off the bus and stand on the infamous yellow feet formation on the road where many past Marines have stood. Cadets were then taught how to make their racks (and in a hurry!). The next day cadets got to go through the gas chamber and a simulated munitions training with M-16s. After watching Marines in training, cadets returned home.

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 Scrambling off the bus

 Formation on the yellow feet

 Guys at attention inside squad bay

 Guys moving foot lockers

 Girls moving foot lockers

 Everyone at attention in squad bay

 SGT Meyers and Brown teach how to make your rack

 Girls making their racks

 Guys making their racks

 Chow

 Group photo in front of Iwo Jima monument

 Cadets entering gas chamber

 Cadets running out of gas chamber

 Simulated M-16 training