Young Marine Corps

We are a family of seven. I am the oldest of five children; I have one sister and three brothers. We are members of New City Fellowship of Fredericksburg, Virginia. We are involved with Classical Conversations and Young Marines. Classical Conversations is a very important part of our life. Another organization we are involved with is the Disciples homeschool football team as well as our local Little League Baseball team.

My parents, Kirk and Stephanie Ross, have been married for almost twenty-three years. They have homeschooled me and my siblings for our entire education. My mother is the Classical Conversations Foundations and Essentials Director of Fredericksburg, Virginia. She has held that position for ten years. My father served in the
Young Marines is drug demand reduction program that teaches kids, from ages eight to eighteen, the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, while also teaching them some of the basics of Marine Corps knowledge and life skills. They also teach about physical fitness, self discipline, leadership, and teamwork skills. I was in this program for six years and retired last year at the rank of Young Marine Staff Sergeant. Macie has been in for almost seven years, and has achieved the rank of Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant. Four years ago, Ian joined and he is now a Young Marine Lance Corporal. My father is also a Registered Adult and I am planning on becoming one for the spring and summer. This upcoming April, Malakai will be joining, and Liam will join when he is old enough. There are many opportunities available for kids in Young Marines. Macie just recently obtained a national Public Relations job and she will get to travel around the country and report about her
Our church has been the most important part of our life, teaching us about God’s word and how to apply it to life to be godly people. Classical Conversations is one of the most important groups we are with as it will help with our education and our character. Baseball, football, and cheering are another consequential part of our life because it helps train us in teamwork and sharing and furthering our faith. Young Marines, also another major organization, has taught my siblings and I leadership skills, teamwork, self discipline, good citizenship, and survival skills. In conclusion, all of these programs will and already have shaped us into the people God wants us to be as well as inspire and help