Henry J. Kaiser – JROTC Cadet Awarded 2025 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award which includes an all Expenses paid trip to New Orleans.
Writer & Photographer - 1SG Michael Burk Cadet Major Abner Penaloza-Escalante will be representing the state of California and Henry J. Kaiser High School at the National World War II Museum at the end of May for the American Spirit Awards Program. The Billy Michal Student Leadership Award is presented annually to one student from [...]
Howard High School – Army JROTC Cadets Compete at Drill Brigade 2025
Writer - Photographer - On March 7, the Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion proudly competed at the annual 4th Brigade Drill Competition held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Unarmed Drill Team arrived ready to compete, eager to showcase their precision and discipline against numerous schools. Leading up to the competition, cadets dedicated themselves [...]
Frederick Douglas High School – JROTC Presents Color at the Major League Soccer Game in Atlanta, GA
Writer - LTC Tyrone Powers (SAI) Photographer - LTC Tyrone Powers (SAI) and Atlanta United Frederick Douglass High School (Atlanta, GA) color guard presented the colors at the Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls game on March 8, 2025.
Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Cadets Volunteer at Knollwood Elementary for Service Learning Project
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson & SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson Denbigh High School JROTC cadets recently participated in a service-learning project at Knollwood Elementary School, engaging with young students through military drill instruction. During the visit, cadets demonstrated stationary movements, guiding students through basic commands such as attention, parade rest, [...]
Saipan Southern High School – JROTC Attends Manta Ray Battalion Drill Competition
Writer - C/CPT Villaluz, Shanna Photographer - C/2LT Malabanan, Brit & Tangi, Therence On February 28, 2025, The Manta Ray Battalion participated in the annual Inter-Island Drill Competition with an Unarmed and Armed Team. Cadets awoke early in the morning and prepared for their competition. The competition started at 9:00 AM and ended at 11:00 [...]
Callaway High School – JROTC Cadet Selected as the JPS JROTC 2025-26 Cadet of the Year
Writer - Photographer - From left to right in the featured photo below, the JROTC Cadets of the Year for other JPS high schools are: Cadet Savannah Blevins, Lanier Junior Senior High SchoolCadet Lieutenant Demija Jones, Murrah High SchoolCadet Captain Ashanti Odom, Callaway High SchoolCadet Lieutenant Ke' Undra Jennings, Forest Hill High SchoolCadet Major Daysheunna [...]
Overhills High School – JROTC Visits U.S. Army Recruitment Event
Writer & Photographer - C/1LT Reyes, Angelin The importance of teamwork in JROTC revolves around effective communication, leadership development, and collaboration. During our visit to the annual U.S. Army Recruitment event at Fort Liberty, cadets from Overhills High School had the opportunity to explore various Military Occupational Specialties and gain insight into the daily responsibilities [...]
Brackenridge High School – JROTC Cadet Awarded 3-Year ROTC Scholarship worth $240k
Writer & Photographer - Johnathan B. Ladson, SAI The Brackenridge High School JROTC Program is extremely proud to announce that Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Desarea Zuniga has been awarded a 3-year Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship valued at over $240,000.00 to the University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University, or the University of the Incarnate [...]
Meadowdale Career Technology Center – Army JROTC Cadets Inspire Young Minds at Valerie Elementary for Read Across America
Writer - LTC Claudia Mason, SAI Photographer - LTC Mason Cadet Battalion Commander Brandon Wadsworth In celebration of Read Across America, Meadowdale CTC Army JROTC cadets took a break from their usual drills and leadership training to engage with the youngest learners at Valerie Elementary School. The cadets visited classrooms from kindergarten through 4th grade, [...]


