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The 2959 Pasadena Army Cadet Corps was formed in Pasadena in 1978, and was formed by Henry Hounsell. Mr. Hounsell was a teacher at Herdman Colligate in Corner Brook, and was the commanding officer of the corps in Corner Brook. When he moved to Pasadena, it was evident with all the young people that there was potential for a cadet corps in the community. The Pasadena corps was so successful, that at one point they had 108 cadets registered. With that many cadets, Mr. Hounsell was able to take the rank major.

The Cadet program offers youth an opportunity to learn many useful skills, such as leadership, management, survival, bush craft, and many more. Youth have the opportunity to learn these skills, and move up ranks, to eventually lead their corps. Cadets also have the opportunity to attend summer camp in New Brunswick. During these camps, the cadets get paid, and aOfre able to put to use the skills that they learned throughout the program.

The 2959 Pasadena Army Cadet Corps are active members of the community, as they are often doing service projects. The core takes part in the Legion’s poppy drive every year, the Santa Claus Parade, and they participate in the July 1st Memorial Service.

Commanding Officer: Captain Trish Wicks

Outgoing Commanding Officer/Administration Officer: Captain Gary Butler

Training Officer:  Lieutenant Angela Menchion

General Training Officer/Range Safety Officer:  Captain Gary Wilcott

Officer Cadet:  Veronica Menchion

These adult members mentor and teach the young adults throughout the program, and watch them grow into leaders themselves.

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I Remember When…

  • I remember the St. David’s Anglican Church that burnt in the 1980s.

    St. David’s
  • I remember when I was a little girl visiting my family who lived in Pasadena and having lots of fun.
    Family
  • Awesome beach. We would love to move here someday.
    Beach
  • I remember when King/Bonia were still a lovely forest.
    Lovely Forest
  • I remember picking strawberries at Mr. Earle’s strawberry field.
    Picking Strawberries
  • I remember when we used to go swimming at “concrete”.

    Swimming at Concrete
  • My greatest memory of Pasadena is where I have my trailer (Pine Ridge). Love it!
    Trailer
  • I remember working on the Winter Carnival Committee.

    Winter Carnival
  • I remember having fun at the Strawberry Festival.

    Strawberry Festival
  • I remember swimming on Pasadena Beach and collecting pretty rocks.

    Collecting Rocks
  • I remember Sunday drives to South Brook Park.

    Sunday Drive
  • I remember Pasadena Beach in the summer.

    Beach
  • I remember going to the Strawberry Festival.

    Strawberry Festival
  • I remember when me and my buddies used to go to the Hi-Way Diner ,which played mostly country on the jukebox ,and cue up Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper songs. The server […]
    Jukebox
  • I remember my white go go boots dancing in the dance hall in South Brook Park.

    South Brook Dance Hall
    South Brook Park Dance Hall
  • I remember the 25 cents for a movie, pop and chips. Remember Mrs. Mitchell’s money purse, the black one with the tie string.

    Mitchell's Theatre
    Mitchell’s Theatre
  • I always remember sneaking into Maxwells & playing in their playground when I was young

  • The chip stand that Allen French had. It was across from Brennan’s store, across the TCH. Of course Brennan’s store was not there at that time. Those fries were the best.

    French’s Drive-in
  • Marion’s Take out. Best char broiled burger ever.

    Marion's Take Out
    Marion’s Take Out
  • Favourite Date Activity?  Skating!  Swimming at the beach!  Dinner and a movie courtesy of The Hiway Diner and Mitchells!

    HiWay Diner
    HiWay Diner

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