CRHS NJROTC scuba class begins

These Plankowners are anchors away!

A few months ago a mission began to bring an additional specialized learning and leadership opportunity to the Crystal River High School Naval Science Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. That opportunity would be for junior and senior level Cadets to become NAUI scuba certified. On Thursday, July 28, 2022, these ‘Plankowners’ began their classroom instruction in the media center at CRHS. (Plankoeners is a Naval term to describe an individual who was an initial commissioned member of the crew.)

This opportunity did not happen easily it took a coordinated effort from CRHS Naval Science Instructors Chief Warrant Officer Liz Rivera and Senior Chief Maurice Perine, Kings Bay Rotarian, and retired Marine Tom Gotterup, the local NAUI instructors, and the CRHS and Citrus School Districts Administrators. In addition, a special significate donation to the CRHS NJROTC was provided for the initial scuba equipment for the program to begin.

Through these efforts, the young Cadets and their instructors will be the Plankowners of this program at CRHS NJROTC. This experience will provide new special skills and expose them to the possibilities of underwater careers and opportunities.

Thank you to all the community members, educators, parents, and other supporters that have made this program possible for our CRHS NJROTC Cadets!

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