Graduates of Class 01 of the North Carolina National Guard’s Tarheel Challenge Academy, smile and hug their classmates during their graduation ceremony at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle, North Carolina, April 21, 2016. September 2015 marked the grand opening of the New London Tarheel Challenge Academy (TCA) program. The Tarheel Challenge Academy, sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, has a sister location in Salemburg that has been in operation for over 21 years, and graduated over 4,300 youth. TCA is a unique quasi-military structure instills at risk teens with li
Graduates of Class 01 of the North Carolina National Guard’s Tarheel Challenge Academy, smile and hug their classmates during their graduation ceremony at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle, North Carolina, April 21, 2016. September 2015 marked the grand opening of the New London Tarheel Challenge Academy (TCA) program. The Tarheel Challenge Academy, sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, has a sister location in Salemburg that has been in operation for over 21 years, and graduated over 4,300 youth. TCA is a unique quasi-military structure instills at risk teens with life skills while focusing on academics, physical training, self-discipline, teamwork, leadership, team building, work ethics, service to community, respect for others, self-esteem, loyalty and integrity. ( Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, Public Affairs/Released)
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