Rappelling is just one of the activities the JROTC cadets had a chance to experience during the 6-day STEM Leadership academy to increase their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
) - Cadets from the Mobile County Public School System’s JROTC Stem Leadership Academy got the chance to do something that will get anyone’s hearts racing.“Cadets are going to learn how to overcome their fear of heights,” said Lieutenant Colonel Barrow“We’re going to have people crying for their mamas”, he said, “we’ll have to help them get through that fear, but once they go off it’s a big confidence builder for them.
Some cadets were more than ready to go, while others changed their minds last minute and needed a little more time to build up their courage. Many of the cadets said although they were scared at first, once their feet touched the ground, they couldn’t help but feel proud they overcame their fears. “I’m actually terrified of heights, but you know I get up there because you know if I’m scared, I’m going to make other people scared and I want to make other people feel safe,” said Olivia Collier
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