 High school students that participate in the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program typically have aspirations of joining the military. One such student is senior Quinton Fisher, the son of a retired Navy chief. He has worked long and hard to earn a full-ride scholarship to the University of South Carolina through NJRO-TC. The dedication seen in this student is a direct reflection of the support he has had from a strong family, especially his father, Edmund Fisher. It's hard for my dad to balance trying to take care of me with my life and my life as a senior going to college with the lives of my three younger siblings. But he tries his best and he does really well and he tries to help me out in all areas of my life. And that's the thing that I'm really proud of. Edmund has a reputation for being Quinton's number one fan and can always be seen cheering his son on at the different events he participates in. Now that his son is on track to become a naval officer, one question remained for the former chief petty officer. That's what I wanted him to achieve, something more that I didn't get able to achieve. So by him outranking me, I told him whenever he does become that instant, I will be in uniform no matter if I lose 30 pounds or not, but I will be in uniform to render him his first salute. And hopefully he gives me back the proper salute. So I just feel like it's a great accomplishment on him and a great push on his mom and dad. Lance Corporal Tony Nardiolo, AFN, Rota.