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demonstrated exceptional military potential.  She is an integral member of the NJROTC Drill Team and Color Guard. The Bremerton HS Principal states that Rosalyn is an exemplary student,  leader, and citizen.  She is always willing to give of her time and talents to help the school and the community, while maintaining a 4.0 Grade Point Average with advanced placement classes.  Rosalyn is also taking some college courses through the Running Start Program.  Along with excelling in her rigorous course work, she is a leader in the NJROTC unit, is an active member in the National Honor Society, Leo Club and Key Club service organizations, and is on the Knowledge Bowl team.  Through the Science Club she teaches science to exceptional 5th graders in area elementary schools.  Rosalyn is the recipient of the Hugh O'Brian Leadership award, and has been selected to attend the Washington State Business Leadership Camp.  Rosalyn is a two-year varsity letter winner on the tennis team, and as a three-year letter winner is the leading member of the defending state champion orienteering team.  Rosalyn also gives of her time and talents to volunteer in her community by working with Special Olympics Basketball and Bowling tournaments, Retsil Veteran's Home, Salvation Army food distribution, Red Cross CPR training, tutoring to elementary students, and coordinates ushers for community concerts and symphonies.  Principal Rieger closes by saying, "Beyond all else, there is a genuineness about Rosalyn.  She does what she does because she cares about her school, her community, and her family."  I was just informed by our Washington State Compatriots, that in addition to all of this, Rosalyn has just won a Fleet Reserve Association essay contest,  1st Place at local and state levels for the Masonic Achievement Award, and most recently is the recipient of the Xerox Corp.

award for academic excellence in the humanities/social sciences.  Oh yes, she was just promoted from Ensign to Battalion Commander.  President General Hoffmann, it is my great pleasure to present to you Cadet Battalion Commander Rosalyn Pham, the NSSAR Outstanding JROTC Cadet for 1998."

Coming Attractions...

In the months ahead look for interesting news from our compatriots. 
  For instance, Dean Ladd, President Spokane Chapter #1, has submitted eyewitness accounts of the American Revolution and its participants from his great-great-great grandfather's perspective. 
  The webpage is being renovated as we speak.  It has proven to be a great way of reaching out to prospective members with close to 200 visits so far and several contacts made through it.
  Have an idea?  Want to see something in print?  Drop us a line or an e-mail.