Cadets in the Skies Over Florida
Skydiving Club Goes South for Reading Week Sponsored by RMC Club / Foundation Article by 26169 OCdt (IV) Diane Malo, RMCC Skydiving Club President During reading week the RMCC Skydiving Club took 26 of its members to Skydive City in Zephyrhills, Florida to get new skydiving qualifications. Nineteen members were new to the sport and…
Peter C Newman: Three tips & tricks to writing well
“Making the Facts Dance”: Peter C Newman visits English classes OCdt Shona Couturier (S25798) On Wednesday February 6, English 100, English 110, and English 210 had the privilege of hearing a presentation by Mr. Peter C Newman, celebrated Canadian author and journalist. He has sold over 2 million books and has written for publications such…
4th Years Study French & College Staff Get Change of Pace
4th Years Spend Reading Week Learning French Not everyone was able to get away to somewhere warm for Reading Week. Those 4th Year Cadets who have yet to attain a BBB second language profile spent Reading Week here at the College working with the French department to improve their language skills with the goal of…
Flag Day Marks Another College Contribution to Canada
College Celebrates Flag Day at Birthplace of National Flag Article and photos by 25366 Anna-Michelle Shewfelt The Cadet Wing took to the parade square early this past Friday, February 15, to commemorate National Flag Day. This day, in 1965, marked the adoption of the modern Canadian flag. “Every time I see that flag going up,…
The Week That Was…
Colour Party Competition Intensifies with Dry Runs With the Cadet Wing Colour Party Competition only a few weeks away, the Squadron teams took preparations to the next level this past week with dry runs in the New Gym. Over the course of half an hour, each Squadron’s team ran through a course similar to what…
English Majors Experience Canadian Theatre & Art in Ottawa
RMCC English Majors Travel to Ottawa to experience Canadian theatre and art. Theatre trip to Ottawa, funded by the RMC Club / Foundation Article by 25688 OCdt (IV) Jackelyn Gignac Photos Courtesy RMCC English Department The second of two trips this semester for the RMC English Department on Tuesday, February 12 brought us to the…
Reading Week – Many Headed South & Beyond…But Not all
Reading Week: Mostly About Recharging for the Home Stretch… “The sun is shining and the beaches are calling! Or maybe not, but who cares because Reading Week is upon us and everybody is looking forward to taking a break! For many students Reading Week is time to spend at home with family and friends. First…
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Engineering Cadets Earn Berth at National Competition Article and Photo Courtesy of 26131 OCdt (III) Kyle Helm This past weekend RMCC sent nine Cadets to the Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) to compete in the Junior and Senior level design categories. The senior design team, consisting of Third Year Cadets 26013 Ryan Perry, 26049 Evan Southern,…
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DCdts Speaks to 1st Years Article by 26659 OCdt (I) Danielle Andela This past Wednesday the first year class of RMC participated in a DCdts hour with the Director of Cadets Lieutenant Patrick Lemyre for their Professional Military Training. This hour not only included a briefing from the DCadets on the expectations of the First Years for…
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Commandant Meets with 2013 Sandhurst Team With selections for the 2013 RMC Sandhurst Team complete, College Commandant, BGen Eric Tremblay, and Director of Cadets, LCol Patrick Lemyre, met with all those involved with the program, including the team, supporting Cadets, and Staff instructors, this past Tuesday afternoon. BGen Tremblay took the opportunity to present each…
Cadets Brave the Cold for Winter Sports Day
Cold Weather Can’t Deter Competitive Spirit Article by 26659 OCdt (I) Danielle Andela Photos by 26346 OCdt (II) Dan Ryan & 25366 Mike Shewfelt It was a clear Saturday morning. Kingston slept in, and looked relaxing over the crisp, calm landscape… Or perhaps not, as Cadets at the Royal Military College of Canada were reared…
RMCC & West Point I81 Exchange
West Point Cadets Enjoy Their Time In Kingston Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt This year’s I81 Exchange, hosted by West Point, saw groups from both RMCC and West Point cross the border for a weekend of cultural exchange, competition, and fun. As RMC hosted last year’s exchange, this year it was West Point’s…