JROTC students and staff from Smithfield High School joined ODU AROTC students for rappel training at the Ainslie Game Day Building at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Rappel masters from the Virginia Army National Guard’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, led the exercises. Photos by Chuck Thomas/ODU
Smithfield High School students, ODU student cadets and members of the Army National Guard pose for a photo after the training. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Two Smithfield High School students prepare to descend the building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The Ainslie Game Day Building serves as an ideal setting for students and student cadets to practice rappelling. Photo chuck Thomas/ODU
The rappelling exercises empower cadets to conquer fears, build confidence and master the art of safe descent. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Smithfield High School Principal Patrice Cuffee begins her descent. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Wilcox of the Lynchburg National Guard examines a cadet's gloves before they begin the exercise. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Justin Vassalotti, the battalion commander, observes as cadets get ready to rappel. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Elijah Moran, a junior at Smithfield High School, receives guidance from one of the rappel masters before descending the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Smithfield High School students, ODU student cadets and members of the Army National Guard pose for a photo after the training. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Two Smithfield High School students prepare to descend the building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The Ainslie Game Day Building serves as an ideal setting for students and student cadets to practice rappelling. Photo chuck Thomas/ODU
The rappelling exercises empower cadets to conquer fears, build confidence and master the art of safe descent. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Smithfield High School Principal Patrice Cuffee begins her descent. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Wilcox of the Lynchburg National Guard examines a cadet's gloves before they begin the exercise. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Justin Vassalotti, the battalion commander, observes as cadets get ready to rappel. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Elijah Moran, a junior at Smithfield High School, receives guidance from one of the rappel masters before descending the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU