Authored by: U.S. Army Cadet Command PAO
Photos by: U.S. Army Cadet Command PAO

After an intense battle of wit, the Army JROTC program from Gadsden City High School has emerged as the champion of the 2024 Joint Service Academic Bowl held June 21-24 in Washington. Their win ends a 12-year drought for the Army Academic Teams.

An array of emotions were present as the Army JROTC Academic Team from Gadsden City High School competed in the 2024 Joint Service Academic Bowl Championship on June 23 in Washington. After two days of competition, the top JROTC teams representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps met on a national stage to determine a champion in a Jeopardy-style competition. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
An array of emotions were present as the Army JROTC Academic Team from Gadsden City High School competed in the 2024 Joint Service Academic Bowl Championship on June 23. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
Chief Warrant Officer 5 LaShon White, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Reserve, congratulates the Gadsden City High School Army JROTC Academic Team on winning the 2024 Joint Service Academic Bowl Championship on June 23 in Washington. White spoke to each of the cadets and presented them with a challenge coin. After two days of competition, the top JROTC teams representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps met on a national stage to determine a champion in a Jeopardy-style competition
Chief Warrant Officer 5 LaShon White, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Reserve, congratulates the Gadsden City High School Army JROTC Academic Team on winning the 2024 Joint Service Academic Bowl Championship on June 23. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller

After a year of studying and advancing through numerous competitions, the top JROTC programs representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard met on the national stage to determine a winner in a Jeopardy-style competition.

The Army JROTC Academic Team from Pender High School competes in the 2024 All-Service JROTC Academic Bowl on June 23 held in Washington. The top all-service JROTC Academic Teams from across the world met June 21-24 to compete and demonstrate the academic knowledge and skills learned in JROTC throughout the year. | Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
Pender High School Army JROTC competes in the 2024 All-Service JROTC Academic Bowl on June 23 held. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
The Army JROTC Academic Team from Braddock Secondary School celebrates a win in the 2024 All-Service JROTC Academic Bowl on June 23 held in Washington. The top all-service JROTC Academic Teams from across the world met June 21-24 to compete and demonstrate the academic knowledge and skills learned in JROTC throughout the year. | Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
Braddock Secondary School Army JROTC celebrates a win in the 2024 All-Service JROTC Academic Bowl on June 23. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller

This win marks the end of the 2024 Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl which showcases the leadership excellence and broad-subject knowledge of these hard-studying high school students.

The Army JROTC Academic Team from Ravenwood High School listens as a question is read during the 2024 Army Academic Bowl Semifinals on June 23 held in Washington. The top all-service JROTC Academic Teams from across the world met June 21-24 to compete and demonstrate the academic knowledge and skills learned in JROTC throughout the year. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
Ravenwood High School Army JROTC listens as a question is read during the 2024 Army Academic Bowl Semifinals on June 23. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
The Army JROTC Academic Team from Omaha Central High School compete in the 2024 All-Service JROTC Academic Bowl on June 22 held in Washington. The top all-service JROTC Academic Teams from across the world met June 21-24 to compete and demonstrate the academic knowledge and skills learned in JROTC throughout the year. | Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
Omaha Central High School Army JROTC compete in the 2024 All-Service JROTC Academic Bowl on June 22. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller

Congratulations to all the teams who made it to Washington this year! We’re looking forward to another great event next summer. Happy studying!

The Army JROTC Academic Team from Punahou School celebrates their second place finish in the Army Academic Bowl on June 24 in Washington. After two days of competition, the top JROTC teams representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps met on a national stage to determine a champion in a Jeopardy-style competition. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
Punahou School Army JROTC celebrates their second place finish in the Army Academic Bowl on June 24 in .U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
The Army JROTC Academic Team from Ravenwood High School celebrates their third place finish in the Army Academic Bowl on June 24 in Washington. After two days of competition, the top JROTC teams representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps met on a national stage to determine a champion in a Jeopardy-style competition. | U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller
Ravenwood High School Army JROTC celebrates their third place finish in the Army Academic Bowl on June 24. U.S. Army photo by Sarah Windmueller

Congrats to our Army JROTC Academic Bowl winners:

? Ravenwood High School

?Punahou School

? Gadsden City High School

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