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 …
On Saturday, December 14, all TCA New London cadets participated in National Wreaths Across America Day. Cadets placed wreaths on the graves of veterans at an Albemarle local cemetery, Fairview. 2000 wreaths were placed on graves of veterans and a ceremony was held at Stanly Gardens of Memory to commemorate the occasion. Wreaths Across America …
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.
Tarheel Challenge Academy – New London cadet alumni Jeron Edgerton, Class 51, recently completed basic training with the US Army at Ft. Jackson and has moved to the next phase at Ft. Lee where he will complete his AIT (advanced individual training) for his chosen MOS (military occupational specialty) of culinary specialist. TCA New London …
On Friday, November 22, 2019, TCA Salemburg Class 53 cadets enjoyed their class activity day at Round-A-Bout Skating Center located in Fayetteville. During each class, cadets are required to participate in a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser where the proceeds from the donations provide graduation gifts, a military ball and the class activity day. Class 53’s Cadet Advisory …
On November 19, 2019, Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Salemburg’s Color Guard presented the colors at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Badge of Excellence Awards Ceremony. The Department of Public Safety honored some of the department’s most committed and exceptional employees during its annual Badge of Excellence Awards Ceremony. Employees are nominated for the …
On Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 the Cadets marched in the 99th consecutive Veteran Parade held in Warsaw, North Carolina. In 2016, former N.C. Governor Pat McCrory designated Warsaw’s parade as the official Veterans Day Parade in the state. This is the oldest consecutive Veterans Day Parade in America.
The Cadets were exposed to different colleges and asked questions. It was a great day to get as much information from the different colleges.
Cadets assisted Columbus County with their Fish Plate Sale!
Cadets engaged in rappelling exercises on the rappelling/zip lining tower located on the 1000 acre reservation after learning Boy Scouts of America safety procedures and rules from certified BSA staff. Each cadet was given the choice to rappel from the 57′ platform on a walled side or an open side. The exercise helps cadets build …
