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Show r k rpf. ? W :t 'W.rn Lakeside Review. Tuesday, June 5, 1990 Youth Lakeside gataa 9 Teen talk EDITORS NOTE: The Lake-sid- e Review has asked students from Roy, Davis, Layton and Clearfield high schools to express their concerns and questions about things that affect their lives. Questions gathered from the schools are then directed to student groups at each school. Providing answers this week for the Teen Talk column are Layton i Civil Air Patrol litis cadet squadron Story by Ruth Melon students. Photos by Robert Regan Layton Angie Lewis, 13, spends her Thursday evenings on Hill Air Force Base. She is one of several Civil Air Patrol cadets being trained in the Weber Minute-ma- n Composite Squadron. Angie has made her first flight in a Civil Air Patrol plane and will make others as she continues her training. First Lt. Kevin L. Tramell, commander, said the squadron is the oldest composite squadron in Utah. Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, with an I can't seem to study. have the smarts but I can't study. What can I do to get better grades? Answer: You need to work hard and develop study skills. No one likes to study, but if you want the reward, you have to work hard to earn it. Set a time aside each day to study. It will be hard at first, but soon it will be easier. I have a boyfriend that have become very close to. He is my best friend and I really do love him. The problem is Im only 16 and my parents hate the fact that never go out with other guys. Although I would love to go out with other guys, no one will ask me out because Im always with I I force. The program includes two encampments. The cadets tour the Air Force base, learn drill for competition, attend the Hansen Planetarium, learn emergency service and visit museums. Cadets learn to ride in airplanes (some cadets learn to fly); train to search for missing people or crashed airplanes; help victims of floods and first aid storms; learn reand earn rank techniques; sponsibility; learn about air and space, aircraft and rockets; learn to use short-wav- e radios; learn to march with fellow cadets; participate in sports; go to summer camps; compete for a chance to visit another country through the International Air Cadet Exchange Program; try for college scholarships; get a head start if later join the Air I him. Answer: What you need to do is make the first move to let others know that you arent only his. Ask another guy to a girls choice dance. I really think the both of you should date others. life-savi- Force. Flying from the Ogden Airport Angie, a Kaysville resident, was allowed to nde in the cockpit and to handle the controls. Other cadets were picked up in Brigham City and they too received their first flying instructions. They arrange so many hours of flight time so the cadets learn more about airplanes and get a background on what they might want to do in the future, said Robin Lewis, Angies mother. The first flight ride is free, with the rest of the rides costing the cadet $3 a ride, said Tramell. CAP members are authorized to wear the basic Air Force uniform, the difference being that distinctive CAP emblems, buttons, insignia, and badges are used to identify the member of CAP, said Tramell. In school But, all is not fun and games. Military background is used to teach the young good leadership skills and the study time takes time beyond regular school work. The cadets take tests at their weekly meetings, said Mrs. Lewis. The cadets learn first aid techniques and survival, a step above Scouting, said Tramell. Volunteers flew coastal patrol, target towing, search and rescue, cargo missions, and courier service during World War II. CAP began in December 1941 in the office of Civil Defense. Congress made CAP a civilanti-submari- ne ian auxiliary of the United States Air Force in 1948. National headquarters are at Maxwell Air Force Base. Ala. According to the 1989 Civil Air Patrol Annual Report to Congress for the year ending Dec. 31, 1988, 7,509 CAP cadets attended encampments at 35 Air Force installations and at 20 other Department of Defense facilities. Cadets also have the opportunity to be part of the cadet exchange, said Tramell, which means cadets go to other countries to foster international understanding, good will, and friendship among young people who share a common interest in aviation, A scholarship program helps to supplement college or technical school education. Several awards may be earned by the cadet and worn on the regular uniform. 13 through 18 years of age to join, or completion of sixth United grade States citizen character ROTC Be of good moral school or graduated Not married In honors Not a member of the armed forces May continue as a cadet Call Kevin Tramell at 7 Even though its a mutual agreement that you really love each other, soon you may grow to resent him and he may resent you Why do we have to go through a long, boring graduation ceremony? Its just a useless ritual. Also, why do they impose on us all those other stupid graduation-relate- d activities? Answer: Many have worked very long and hard for this moment in life. They have set high goals they have achieved and want recognition for. You arent required to go, it is basically a ceremony for all those proud parents. until age 21 in sign up If a cadet earns the Mitchell Award and later decides to join the military service he may enter on a higher pay step than if he had not earned the award, said Tramell. There are four or five appointments to the Air Force Academy from the CAP cadets each year, he said. The squadron accepts both senior members and cadets. Those over 18 years of age may join the senior CAP. The squadron is recruiting at this time and encourages those who are interested to call Tramell at 825-465- 7. cadets Clearfield-Hig- h CLEARFIELD School has given its Air Force Junior ROTC awards for the 1989-9- 0 school year. A list of students and their awards follow: Outstanding cadets: Aerospace Science I, Cadet Staff Sgt. John Holmes; Aerospace Science II, Cadet Capt. Cherry Butcher; Aerospace Science III, Cadet Maj. Joseph Cook. Air Scholarships: Four-yeForce ROTC scholarship, Cadet Maj. Arlen Lancaster; three-yeROTC scholarship, Cadet Master Sgt. Todd Poulson. Outstanding officers and noncommissioned officers: Staff Officer, Cadet Maj. Joseph Cook; Staff NCOIC, Cadet Staff Sgt. John Holmes; Flight Commander, Cadet 1st Lt. Romulus Dom-- , ingo; Flight Sergeant, Cadet Tech. Sgt Jeff Humann. The following National Air Force Junior ROTC awards were awarded to: Sergeants Association, Cadet Airman 1st Class Jasper Enciso. American Veterans Award, Cadet Master Sgt. James Casper. Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, Cadet Maj. ar ar Joe Scheaffer, Dylan Wood ' and Kevin 'Trammel watch for incoming flights from the tower at the Logan Airport. Ja-.s- on Miller. Sons of the American Revolution, Cadet Staff Sgt. John Holmes. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cadet Maj. Bruce Arbogast The Retired Officers Association, Cadet Capt. Christi Ste-phens- jar Cadets spend time in the classroom, here getting an aviation history lesson from Warrant Officer Bill McGaw (above) while model airplanes hang suspended from the ceiling. During the practice mission Wendy Blankenship (left in right photo) and Daria Fulton keep track of planes and crews on the status board. Reserve Officers Association, Cadet Maj. Arlen Lancaster. National Sojourners, Cadet v W-l- 1 J . 2 i Capt. Kristie Dickamore. Military Order of World Wars, Cadet Staff Sgt. Emily Arnold. Daughters of the American Revolution, Cadet Maj. Joseph Cook. 4 . 4 " Y r Daedalian Award, Coker. Achievement Cadet Capt. Denise American Legion Scholastic, Cadet Capt. David Butters. American Legion Military Excellence, Cadet Lt. Col. Robert Bryan. Air Force Association, Cadet Capt. Cherry Butcher. , |