It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of our friend and colleague, Major (RET) Charles Brickhouse of the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy-Salemburg, Academic Department. Mr. Brickhouse passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2020 and he will be sorely missed by everyone at Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy. Mr. Brickhouse was highly respected …
By the direction of the Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard, and the State Director for Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy, and in conjunction with the current State of Emergency, TCA-S residential operations will remain suspended until Saturday May 16, 2020. We are asking all cadets to return on that day. Please plan your arrival …
By the direction of the Adjutant General for the North Carolina National Guard, in conjunction with the State of Emergency for North Carolina, TCA-Salemburg has suspended residential operations and released all cadets to their parents/guardians on Saturday March 14, 2020. Therefore, the planned Mentor Training scheduled for March 21, 2020 and Mentor visit scheduled for …
Family Day, February 1nd, 2020 was a big day for our cadets and their families. It was the first time they have seen each other since In-processing Day on January 4th. Their only means of communication has been by US mail. You can only imagine the excitement on their faces as they embraced each other …
Before they became candidates, they were surrounded by the smiling arms of their families, large and small. Then the candidates step into our Tarheel Challenge family, wearing their uniform for today which was gray and comfortable. Their steps continued through as their hair was cut, equipment is distributed, and they said goodbye to their family …
TCA Salemburg Class 54 Justice Academy-Team Building Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford The cadets thought the first day was rough; however, the Justice Academy awaits! The cadets started off with a trust fall. Then they jumped through windows and repelled down walls as they raced …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Salemburg candidates traveled to Camp Butner for a part of their acclimation phase training. The Acclimation phase took place during the first two weeks of the program and tends to be the toughest part of the program because of the new daily regimen filled with military-themed structure, discipline, demanding activities and 5:30 …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy -Salemburg, Class 53 Cadets enjoyed themselves at the class Military Ball on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. The TCA – Salemburg, Military Ball is a semi-formal function infused with a number of military traditions designed to provide an opportunity for Cadets, their guests, and Staff Members to meet socially to recognize and celebrate …
On December 6, 2019, Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy-Salemburg, Class 53 graduated at the Sampson County Exposition Center in Clinton, North Carolina. Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy works to redirect and refocus at-risk teens through a residential program that uses a quasi-military approach. Cadets are equipped with strategies and methods designed to help them achieve their goals and become …
The Color Guard presented the colors while other Cadets participated in the celebration of “A Christmas Friendship to Remember.” Falcon is a private not-for-profit institution that is focused on academic achievement, biblical worldview, and character development.
